About the role

The QA Rice Grader is responsible for grading rice samples according to FGIS standards and ensuring compliance with food safety policies. They also perform daily testing, maintain logs, and provide support to the Quality Assurance Coordinator.

What they look for

Quality assurance Food safety Sample collection Grading Compliance Documentation Testing methods FGIS standards

Requirements

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be available for weekend work. Knowledge of customer specifications and food safety regulations is required.

Benefits

Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Basic life insurance Voluntary term life insurance Long term disability Short term disability Accident insurance Critical illness insurance 401k with company match Paid training programs Paid time off Paid holidays

Full description

Rice Grader 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Job Location: Jonesboro, AR Clean Rice

Hours worked from 5pm - 6am Monday – Friday will receive a 15% shift premium. All hours worked on Saturday and Sunday 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

Responsible for food safety by following the Food Safety Plan's policies and procedures/Daily

Fill in for the Quality Assurance Coordinator when absent/Irregular Intervals

Be knowledgeable of customer specifications and regulations/Daily

Attend Training per the Food Safety Plan/Monthly

Grade samples to FGIS standards on all shipments/Daily

Fill out the daily Positive Release log/Daily

Fill out COAs promptly and correct/Daily

Know the methods to correctly perform all test/Daily

Collect samples from various areas in the plant/Daily

Have to be available for weekend work/Weekly

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent 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

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.