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Rice Grader - Quality Assurance
Job Location: Stuttgart, AR
Starting Hourly Wage Rate: $16.07
(2 Positions) Regular work schedule is M-F 3:00pm- 11:00pm with some extended daily hours and weekend work possible. Also, will be required to work some 12-hour shifts.
Hours worked from 5pm - 6am Monday – Thursday will receive a 15% shift premium.
Hours worked on from 5pm Friday – 6am Monday will receive a 15% shift premium.


Riceland Overview
Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers.


Company Mission Statement
Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably.


Job Summary
Responsible for grading rice shipments and production samples in order to ensure that the final product remains within internal and customer specifications. Also has responsibility for monitoring and documenting food safety, including HARPC, inspections and verifications.


Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for food safety
• Grade rice quality to Riceland, customer and USDA standards
• Inspect labeling and package quality in accordance with the quality program
• Generate Certificates of Analysis and distribute accordingly
• Perform inspections and verifications as outlined by the food safety plan
• Inspect food safety equipment for foreign material
• Verify proper function of food safety equipment
• Correctly document all tasks associated with both the food safety and quality programs
• Release acceptable product for shipment utilizing WCS and other means as required
• Hold unacceptable product from shipment utilizing WCS and other means as required
• Report quality and food safety issues to supervision and management as required
• Acquire and maintain files samples as needed
• Work in various product shipping areas as assigned
• Maintain an organized and clean work area
• Work safely in accordance with the safety program
• Attend training and informative meetings as required
• Maintain compliance with any applicable 3rd party certification (ex: SQF)
• Other jobs as assigned by departmental supervision

Educational Requirements:
High school diploma or GED is required.


Length of Training Required:
6 months – 1 year


Special Training:
Rice grading consistent with both Riceland and USDA standards, Moisture Meter operation, NIR oil analysis operation


Supervision Required:
Occasional


Skills Required:
Good eyesight. Ability to read and follow instructions and procedures. Legible writing. Ability to perform intermediate math functions. Good communication and problem-solving skills. Basic computer skills, especially within a Windows based environment. Ability to work with little or no supervision.


PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF JOB
Physical Abilities: Long periods of short distance vision work required. Must sit down for long periods. Will be required to lift, bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, push, pull, kneel, climb, walk and stand in various environmental conditions. Must be able to ride a man-lift. Must be able to work alone.


Company Benefits and Incentives
Medical insurance with low premiums
Free dental with medical insurance enrollment
Vision insurance with low premiums
Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings
Voluntary term life (rates depends on the age and salary of the employee)
Long term disability
Free short-term disability
Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents
Critical illness insurance
401 K with company match 4% of an employee's 5%
Paid training programs
PTO and Paid Holidays


Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.