Bag Sewing Machine Operator

Bag Sewing Machine Operator- Sewn Dept.

Stuttgart Rice Division Stuttgart, AR.

1 position Regular work schedule is M-F 11pm-7am with some extended daily hours and weekend work possible.

Hours worked from 5pm - 6am Monday - Thursday will receive a 15% shift premium.  All hours worked from 5pm Friday until 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 Description 

Perform all required preventative maintenance. Perform repairs on the machinery in the shipping department. Monitor the machinery and dust systems.

Job Duties

Other duties may be assigned. Responsible for food safety by following HACCP and Food Safety policies/procedures. Responsible for plant safety by observing persons entering your work area, asking if you can assist them, and reporting unauthorized persons to your supervisor. Attend training as required or approved by supervisor.

Start, stop, load, set and adjust automated bag sewing machines; insure product type, shipping materials and pack counts are correct and all required markings and labels are in place and accurate. When necessary, operates standard sewing machines in addition to, or in place of, automated machines. 

Ability to work standing up for 2-3 hours at a time, lift/move heavy weights (up to 110#) for scale checks every 20-30 minutes.

Education Requirements

One year certificate from college or technical school; or High School Diploma or GED, preferred.

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

     Employee Assistance Program

     401 K with company match 4% of an employee's 5%

     Paid training programs

     PTO & 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.