Welcome to Riviana Foods Inc.  While you may not know us by our company name, you grew up loving our brands many of which have been your favorite's for over 100 years. We are America’s largest processor, marketer and distributor of branded and private label rice products.  Our portfolio includes over 20 trusted brands with more than 500 products widely distributed in many countries around the world.

Riviana brands are well known for their quality and excellence and the company is committed to providing the most wholesome products on the market today, to leading the rice industries in innovation, and to providing high-quality products you can be proud to serve your family.

Our global reach is an important factor in Riviana's success.  As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., the world leader of the rice sector, we take a world view of the rice business and draw upon the global resources of our parent company.

For a detailed look at our rice and pasta portfolio, click on this link - https://www.riviana.com/en-us/content/29880/OurBrands.aspx

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The Parboil Machine Operator is responsible for operation of all equipment pertaining parboiling rice.

Duties & Responsibilities are listed below but not limited to:

1. Makes adjustments on equipment, and reporting operation conditions to the Production Supervisor
2. Performs minor maintenance of equipment in Parboil.
3. Records data on appropriate forms
4. Maintain proper product levels in the equipment
5. Completes master sanitation schedule as required
6. Sets up equipment to process product to achieve the intended quality at the maximum production rate. Reviews and trouble shoots equipment on a routine basis and notifies Processing Shift Supervisor of malfunctions or possible problems. Makes adjustments to process conditions when required.
7. Keeps abreast of product quality by:
   1. Understanding product specifications
   2. Reviewing Quality Control data on a regular basis
   3. Receives samples of product produced, reviews sample and note any problems to Production Supervisor
8. Maintains a safe and clean work environment by following all 5S standards
9. Understand and adheres to all safety and employment policies and procedures
10. Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Must be 18 years old
• Ability to perform physical job duties which includes bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling and twisting, prolong standing, ability to see different colors
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work in environment which may include heat, cold, dust, noise with the use of personal protective equipment
• Ability to work in elevated areas - heights above 50 feet

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, citizenship where legally permitted to work, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance.  This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.