Production Processor
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WM B REILY & COMPANY INC
Knoxville, TN, US
Summary
Operate and maintain processing equipment according to safety and quality guidelines while meeting production goals. Perform equipment start-up, shut-down, and preventative maintenance tasks while documenting data in the digital production system.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Knoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Build your career with our family-owned company. For more than 100 years, Reily Foods Company has been creating and distributing food and beverage products that bring people together. Our family of brands includes JFG Coffee, Luzianne Tea, Tiger Sauce, Swan’s Down Cake Flour and many others enjoyed by consumers across the country.
At Reily, you’re not just filling a position—you’re becoming part of a team that takes pride in quality, safety and teamwork. We strive daily to continuously improve our operations and get the job done right.
We currently have Processor openings on multiple shifts. Hours and days of the week vary depending on department. Overtime as needed to support our growing business needs.
1st Shift: 6:00am - 4:30pm
2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm
3rd Shift: 8:00pm - 6:00am
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
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
Performs minor equipment adjustments to ensure equipment is operating optimally
Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation and assists with product change over
Ensure the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
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.
Reily Foods is a 5th-generation, family-owned company that provides the wholesome and authentic foods and beverages that create meals and memories that bring together family and friends.
Since 1902, we’ve helped to define the true food and beverage flavors of the South. We’re proud of our New Orleans heritage – it continues to shape the way we make our products and the way we believe in doing business. Our commitment to quality is more than a corporate promise – it’s a Reily family tradition.
Prior to the turn of the 20th century, William B. Reily operates a wholesale grocery business in Monroe, Louisiana. With his expertise in roasting and the strong demand for his coffees, Mr. Reily moves to New Orleans and founds a company to roast, grind, package and distribute canned coffee. It is the birth of the Luzianne® brand.
Mr. Reily is joined by Jacob Aron, an importer of green coffee. With 85% of all imported coffee beans passing through New Orleans, they assure themselves of having the first choice of the finest beans available. As the company’s reputation for quality grows, tea is added to the product line.
Mr. Reily develops the first tea ever specially blended for pouring over ice. Luzianne® helps popularize iced tea as a cool way to beat the Southern heat, and its reputation for clear, smooth-tasting, refreshing iced tea is soon established across the South.
Reily Foods Company continues to manufacture and market the highest quality coffee and tea brands as well as mayonnaise, cake flour, sauces, chili seasonings, salad dressings, and brownie mixes throughout the U.S. and, for select products, internationally. The consumer demand for Reily Foods Company products reflects the impressive loyalty of our customers and continues to drive our company’s growth.
Founded
1902
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Food Production
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
New Orleans, Louisiana
Reily Foods is a 5th-generation, family-owned company that provides the wholesome and authentic foods and beverages that create meals and memories that bring together family and friends.
Since 1902, we’ve helped to define the true food and beverage flavors of the South. We’re proud of our New Orleans heritage – it continues to shape the way we make our products and the way we believe in doing business. Our commitment to quality is more than a corporate promise – it’s a Reily family tradition.
Prior to the turn of the 20th century, William B. Reily operates a wholesale grocery business in Monroe, Louisiana. With his expertise in roasting and the strong demand for his coffees, Mr. Reily moves to New Orleans and founds a company to roast, grind, package and distribute canned coffee. It is the birth of the Luzianne® brand.
Mr. Reily is joined by Jacob Aron, an importer of green coffee. With 85% of all imported coffee beans passing through New Orleans, they assure themselves of having the first choice of the finest beans available. As the company’s reputation for quality grows, tea is added to the product line.
Mr. Reily develops the first tea ever specially blended for pouring over ice. Luzianne® helps popularize iced tea as a cool way to beat the Southern heat, and its reputation for clear, smooth-tasting, refreshing iced tea is soon established across the South.
Reily Foods Company continues to manufacture and market the highest quality coffee and tea brands as well as mayonnaise, cake flour, sauces, chili seasonings, salad dressings, and brownie mixes throughout the U.S. and, for select products, internationally. The consumer demand for Reily Foods Company products reflects the impressive loyalty of our customers and continues to drive our company’s growth.
Founded
1902
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Food Production
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
New Orleans, Louisiana
