Reily Foods Company has a passion for flavor and has been providing iconic foods and beverages that create meals and memories for over 120 years! Our products consist of New England Coffee, Luzianne Iced Tea, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, and Carroll Shelby Chili (to name a few) and can be found at locations around the country.
The Processor is responsible for safely operating equipment in the processing area ensuring that quality products are produced timely and efficiently.
Shift is MONDAY - THURSDAY 4:30am -- 3:00 pm with occasional Friday shifts as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Operate processing equipment efficiently according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and food/employee safety requirements and guidelines to meet daily labor and waste goals as planned and driven by management
- Perform start up and shut down sequencing of processing equipment
- Learn and maintain standards for product specifications, blends, recipes, and acceptable quality specifications
- Perform preventative maintenance on processing equipment including cleaning, lubricating, and visual inspection
- Utilize Digital Production System (Redzone) to track downtime, perform quality compliance documents and communicate with support functions
- Accurately complete all quality, product batch data, traceability, and production paperwork
- Report any product deficiencies, food or safety concerns to supervisor
- Performs minor equipment adjustments to ensure equipment is operating optimally
- Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation and assists with product change overs
- Follow all safety procedures and actively participate in safety training and safety system ownership initiatives
- Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person; reports any injury, accident, or unsafe condition to supervisor immediately
- Support and comply with GMP’s; understand and follow emergency action plan
- Support food safety, quality, and legality
- Ensure the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED
- 2+ years of machine operator/production experience preferred
- Technical skills include the ability to operate processing equipment, start-up/shut down sequencing, basic preventative maintenance and basic HMI computer skills
- Interpersonal skills include good verbal and written communication, good time management skills and the ability to follow rules and directions
- Leadership skills include a positive attitude, being a team player and self-leadership
We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports the well-being, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees.
- 10 Paid Company Holidays
- Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
- Company‑Paid Disability
- Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation
- And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being
Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to caring for our employees both inside and outside the workplace.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- 2+ years of machine operator or production experience
- Ability to operate processing equipment
- Ability to perform equipment startup and shutdown sequencing
- Basic preventive maintenance skills
- Basic HMI computer skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Ability to follow rules and directions
- Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
What We Do
Wm. B. Reily & Co., Inc. (Reily Foods) is a fifth-generation, family-owned company that manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of consumer packaged food products. Specializing in Southern staples, they produce coffee, tea, mayonnaise, cake flour, and salad dressings. Headquartered in New Orleans, the company serves both national markets and major wholesalers and retailers through its heritage brands and private label products.
