Shipping and Receiving Associate

Location: Colusa, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Riviana Foods Inc.

Riviana Foods Inc. is a world-class leader in the rice sector and America’s largest processor, marketer, and distributor of branded and private-label rice products. Our brands are widely recognized for quality and excellence and include Adolphus®, Blue Ribbon®, Colusa Rose®, Carolina®, Comet®, Gourmet House®, Mahatma®, Minute®, River®, RiceSelect®, Sello Rojo®, Success®, and Water Maid®.

Riviana Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., a multinational food group headquartered in Spain with commercial and industrial operations in more than 25 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. Our global reach and access to Ebro’s worldwide resources are key contributors to Riviana’s success.

About the Role

The Shipping and Receiving Associate works under the direction of the Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse Supervisor and plays a critical role in warehouse operations. This position is responsible for preparing products for shipment, receiving incoming materials, supporting production needs, and maintaining accurate inventory records while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and food safety standards.

What You’ll Do

• Follow sampling procedures for all incoming products as outlined in Receiving Procedures
• Prepare orders for shipment by pulling product using picking tickets
• Verify Bills of Lading against loading sheets for outgoing shipments
• Take and upload photos of all outgoing shipments
• Perform truck inspections, seal verifications, and paperwork verification for incoming and outgoing loads
• Inspect incoming shipments to ensure seals are intact and report discrepancies to the Supervisor and/or Quality Department before accepting loads
• Prepare Warehouse Receiving Reports for all incoming shipments
• Properly label incoming ingredients, including identifying gluten, allergen, or organic products with the appropriate color-coded labels
• Inspect trucks and trailers for cleanliness, insect infestation, and general condition prior to loading or unloading
• Reject containers when necessary in coordination with the Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse Supervisor or Food Safety Supervisor
• Follow Riviana Foods Safety and Accident Prevention Rules at all times
• Notify Quality Assurance of any product that may not meet quality standards or could pose a food safety risk and document appropriately
• Properly sample incoming products
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and maintain knowledge of HACCP requirements
• Ensure truck inspections are performed according to Riviana Foods policies
• Work independently or alongside team members to complete assigned projects
• Perform all tasks with a focus on quality across receiving, handling, storage, and shipping activities
• Communicate effectively with other departments and supervisors to meet production schedules and workflow needs
• Maintain accurate records of inventory movement and keep inventory systems up to date

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Qualifications

• Warehouse experience required
• Forklift experience required
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective time management and self-motivation
• Reliable, dependable, and team-oriented
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Professionalism, dedication, and enthusiasm to succeed in the role

Equal Opportunity Employer

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic characteristics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship (where legally permitted), or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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