Production Line Operator

## Description

***Why join Reily Foods Company? We're family owned and have a passion for flavor providing iconic coffee and tea beverages. With brands such as Luzianne Iced Tea and French Market Coffee, we've created memories for over 120 years!***

**Location**: Luzianne Tea Manufacturing Plant at 5601 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, LA 70126

**1st Shift Hours:** Tuesday-Friday 4:30am-3:00pm

**Job Description:** The Line Operator is responsible for safely operating tea and/or coffee production packaging equipment within the manufacturing facility and ensuring that quality products are produced timely and efficiently.

**Responsibilities:**

• Operate production 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
• Utilize Digital Production System (Redzone) to track downtime, perform quality compliance documents and communicate with support functions
• Complete change overs for their assigned equipment and/or production line
• Learn and maintain customer standards for product specifications and acceptable quality
• Read and follow instructions regarding daily expectations, requirements, or specifications
• Accurately completes all quality, traceability, and production paperwork
• Report any product deficiencies, food, or safety concerns to supervisor
• Perform minor equipment adjustments to ensure equipment is operating optimally
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and assists others with product change overs
• Support and comply with GMP’s; understand and follow emergency action plan
• 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 operating/production experience preferred
• Technical skills include the ability to start and stop equipment, complete a changeover, and operate one piece of equipment
• 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.