Production Line Operator

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 4:30 am–3:00 pm

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.

• 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

Job 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