Re-Mill Technician in Clearbrook, Minnesota at Riviana Foods

About the Role

The Re-Mill Technician is responsible for operating material handling and processing equipment in the re-mill area. This role ensures proper handling of products and supplies, maintains equipment and sanitation standards, and follows all GMP and safety procedures to meet quality and operational expectations.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment with limited supervision to receive, move, store, and ship products and supplies in the re-mill area
• Participate in sanitation tasks for assigned areas
• Perform and document daily safety and preventative maintenance checks on equipment prior to use
• Use appropriate equipment, including push/pull forklifts, side shift, triple-stage forklifts, stretch wrappers, and scissor lifts, to support production and warehouse demands
• Properly load trailers to prevent overweight axles
• Correctly and efficiently perform put-away functions, placing pallets or supplies in designated storage areas according to company specifications or direction from Supervisor/Lead/Manager
• Monitor product quality during movement and notify Supervisor/Lead of damaged or non-conforming products
• Maintain equipment, work areas, and assigned areas in a clean and orderly manner according to safety and sanitation procedures
• Follow GMP procedures and company policies to ensure accurate labeling and documentation of products
• Work in warehouse and re-mill processing environments with machinery and equipment
• Exposure to varying indoor and outdoor conditions
• Maintain safe and sanitary work areas per company and regulatory standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience operating forklifts and other warehouse or processing equipment is preferred.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and successfully complete the company’s forklift certification program.
• Strong hand-eye coordination, physical strength, and the ability to perform routine and heavy manual tasks.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors around machinery and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to walk and stand for approximately 90% of the workday.
• Ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely mount and dismount forklifts.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with operating equipment such as:
  • Various types of forklifts
  • Floor scrubbers
  • Stretch wrappers
  • Scissor lifts

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay: $18.85, with shift differential for 2nd shift.

Comprehensive Benefits: Access to company-sponsored benefits to support your health and well-being.

Retirement Planning: A 401(k)-retirement savings plan to help you plan for your future.

Career Development: Opportunities to expand your skills, develop professionally, and grow within the company.

Meaningful Work: Opportunities to share ideas, solve problems, and help improve the company.

Team Environment: Work with supportive colleagues who value teamwork, new ideas, and shared success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic characteristics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship (where legally permitted), or any other protected category.

An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V

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