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 $4billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The Casting Associate is responsible for filling ice cream cake molds in an assembly line process, blending crunch, peanuts and other deco ingredients as assigned. Also maximizing product quality and achieving individual outputs to support team in meeting its production goals.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area in compliance with housekeeping safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements
• Adhere to GMP guidelines for personal practices regarding hygiene and cleanliness
• Evenly dispense ice cream and crunch into cake molds and attach cardboard bottom
• Blend crunch per SOP and recipe
• Rotate deco and casting ingredients per SOP and quality standards
• Place filled molds on conveyor belt for freezing
• De-mold blanks from molds for either pack-off or decoration.
• May be asked to rotate among all positions based on business needs.
• Meet established quality and production guidelines and standards
• Follows safety practices and identifies/corrects potential hazards
• Provide coverage in other departments when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate about work instructions and safety information written in English.
• Must have the ability to write simple correspondence and effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, other employees in the organization and vendors.
• Ability and desire to train other associates

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moderate degree of physical activity and coordination required
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Continuous standing and frequent walking
• Continuous pushing/pulling/lifting/reaching
• Work in moderately loud environment
• Works near moving mechanical parts
• Vision requirements: Requires distance vision, color visions, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus
• Must wear PPE and GMP appropriate for the position: protective eyewear, protective gloves, non-slip footwear (boots), hair net, beard net (if applicable), nitrile food-grade gloves

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. 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 Human Resources department at hrhelp@rich.comif you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.