Operator - Rice Runner

Supreme Rice is looking for an Operator at our location in Mermentau, LA. This job in the Shipping Dept operates machinery to pull rice from storage bins to packing machines according to type, variety and grade. This process involves knowledge in the proper use and operation of conveyors and elevators.

Duties:

• Operate and maintain conveyors, elevators and bin gates in order to remove rice according to variety and grade from storage bins.
• Responsible for running all equipment at capacity, as well as cleanliness of both equipment and work area
• Partner with Quality Control to ensure rice is correct and in spec, and notify supervisor of any issues
• Perform minor repairs on conveyors and elevators as needed using hand tools

Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a dusty environment, exposed to high and low temperatures
• Previous work in a manufacturing facility preferred

???????Supreme Rice headquarters is located in Crowley, Louisiana - the heart of the Southwest Louisiana Rice Region. We are a privately held, American-owned company with several locations in southwest Louisiana and one location in Arkansas. Supreme Rice is the premier exporter of US milled rice on the Gulf Coast. We produce over 1 billion pounds of rice annually and ship world-wide to over 50 countries. Supreme Rice is the largest rice milling operation in the state of Louisiana which currently employs over 400 people.
Supreme Rice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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