Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

Perform basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic repair and preventative maintenance on all plant equipment.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Trouble shooting and diagnosis of mechanical and electrical failures.
• Preventative maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Perform welding, cutting and soldering using electric and gas equipment.
• Occasionally must work in refrigerated areas where temperature extremes can reach 10 degrees F.
• Follow all GMP's, food safety, and quality policies.
• Ensures all GMP and all Food hygiene and Food safety standards are in compliance.
• Report all food safety incidents such as GMP violations, ingredient and product contamination, metal detector, screen, or magnet deficiencies, glass breakage, and pest harborage.
• Ensure compliance in the areas of food defense, food regulations, and product / process quality; provide adequate coaching as needed.
• Record accurate and legible results on documentation
• Provide adequate housekeeping at all times.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Special certification may be required for use of forklift and chemicals and certain mechanical skills
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to operate computer programs as needed
• One year experience in a manufacturing/ industrial environment as a mechanic
• Medium to high degree of judgment required
• Basic math skills necessary
• A high degree of judgment is required for this job.
• Must occasionally test energized electrical equipment, or pressurized hydraulic devices to trouble shoot before repairing.
• Mechanics must service equipment from elevated surfaces or from ladder with exposure to falls always present.

The physical capabilities an associate must have to perform the essential functions of this position are:

• Moderate degree of physical activity on a frequent basis
• Must be able to lift 55bs
• Repetitive standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, grasping, climbing, reaching, and moving about the facility
• Hearing ability to meet manufacturing facility safety requirements. Works in high noise area and wears the appropriate hearing protection.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Exposed to cold/ heat/ humidity
• Able to work a multi shift environment

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.comif you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.