Reily Foods Company has a passion for flavor and has been providing iconic foods and beverages that create meals and memories for over 120 years! Our products consist of New England Coffee, French Market Coffee, Luzianne Iced Tea, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, Tiger Sauce, and Carroll Shelby Chili (to name a few) and can be found in foodservice and retail locations around the country
The Processor is responsible for safely operating equipment in the processing area ensuring that quality products are produced timely and efficiently.
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 as planned and driven by management
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
Report any product deficiencies, food or safety concerns to supervisor
Performs minor equipment adjustments to ensure equipment is operating optimally
Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation and assists with product change overs
Follow all safety procedures and actively participate in safety training and safety system ownership initiatives
Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person; reports any injury, accident, or unsafe condition to supervisor immediately
Support and comply with GMP's; understand and follow emergency action plan
Support food safety, quality, and legality
Ensure the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
Other duties as assigned
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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Knoxville, TN
Skills
Cleaning Equipmentunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Emergency Planningunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Food Qualityunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Production Machiningunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Retailunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety Systemsunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Startupunmatched
System Start-Upunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Traceabilityunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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