utility worker

mill operator

maintenance person

operator

grader

RICELAND FOODS

My day typically started with my greeting supervisors and co-workers who worked my shift before starting my duties.
Management was helpful when I encountered problems and issues with machinery and/or procedural changes and errors. Safety meetings and policy changes were discussed in group sessions once monthly. My co-workers were generally good people to work with I cant recall any major issues I had with anyone.
The hardest part of the job was when troubleshooting one or both drying machines involved mechanical failures at the topmost stages of the machines where the only way to get to the area in need of maintenance was to climb ladders attached to the outer skin of the structures which stood 100 feet tall each.
However the most enjoyable part of this job was the freedom of movement around the various parts of the plant complex I had. I was never out of area because my job description required me to pass through most every area of the plant.

I was hired in at higher pay rate and position than employees who had been with the company for awhile. With the experience and education I've obtained, I negotiated my salary. Everything was great until the warehouse manager that hired me left for another company. The remainder of my time with riceland was awful. Co workers treated me bad, and supervisors spoke false statements about me to management. I suffered emotional distress every day that I had to walk into that place. I started to hate myself for allowing that kind of subjection and oppression happen to me. And I immediately took the first job offered to get away. working in this ricelands specialty plant, there will never be opportunity for any growth. There are only a small amount of positions and if the people there feel threatened due to the outstanding capabilities of a new hire, you will be rejected, tormented, and sabotaged.

My job is a little complicated explain for me. Im never in one part of my department. I do all maintenance and prevenitive maintenance as well as relief for any floor operators that may take off even at any notice. I am on call 24/7. I also cover for the building manager when he is out. A typical day in my department is everyone does there job to the best of there ability, and pray's that nothing breaks down. What I have learned in this department are maintenance skills that I know will help me in any other field. Our management is over all pretty good. My co-workers are a good group of guys they just need an extra push sometimes and I just the guy for the job. The hardest part of the job is the weather. HOT in the summer and COLD the winter, but I enjoy working in all types of weather so it doesnt bother me. The most enjoyable part of my job is begining a project, and making sure that its complete in the safiest and most professional way possible.

Riceland is about a decade behind the times in terms of technology and it's going to take a lot of work to correct that both in physical upgrading as well as cultural changes to accept and adapt to the changes. This will be no small task. There is never a slow day as there is always something to fix or something that can be optimized. There is a small town culture throughout the headquarters and if you aren't from the area, you're an outsider and must prove yourself. There is always drama going around about something, this is probably true anywhere but especially here. Be wary of who you talk to and who you listen to.

Riceland itself could be a fair place to work if number 1 they took a week off to fix all the big issues 2 There were a clear set of instructions for each job duty or title. 3 You might get shot 4 seniority works unless youre in the office. They are not exposed to the same working environment the rest of the plant is so they really have no clue yet they are the Management? People who are leads or Coordinators have no real place being in those spots with few exception.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with incoming new hires.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Internal office strife and exclusion of certain individuals.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The office environment in my department, was the worst office environment that I have ever worked in. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
When working with the new hires, was great. Working in the office was horrible.

Typical jobs there start at 7am, most are 12 hour shift work many are rotating shift. 
I learned many of my skills at this job; High pressure boiler operation, chemical solvent extraction, inventory management, product sampling and testing.
Management takes a hands on approach to the processes.
Workplace culture is typical southern; laid back but all hands on deck when needed.
Hardest part of job is the heat and the rotating shifts.
Best part of job is comradery  and and lots of time off due to 12 hour shifts

What is the best part of working at the company?
The like family people I work with. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Harvest, just making sure everything is right.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
We are like a family, everyone considers the others feelings. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
During harvest it's nose to the grindstone, down time we ship out beans and get our everyday work done.

Job needed asap cus I know it great and job have great benefits and well trained worker wit good experience to guide you too success good workship witch was thankful kinda got a steady flow wat I like cause it's keep me busy you know make days goo by fast I'm experience at this job and interested in riceland looking forward to coming back wit you guys you know I wish I never left riceland  very good job but whoever this concern I want to say God bless you and have a good day 🙏

What is the best part of working at the company?
Hard work not for the weak you have to have the will to work here you have to be a certain race to succeed here and don’t be surprised if they target you

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Having to deal with racial harassment 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Hostile work environment very sketchy 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
You will be cleaning something up

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Utility worker 7 salaries reported	$14.68 per hour
Mill operator 2 salaries reported	$18.02 per hour
Maintenance person 11 salaries reported	$22.89 per hour
Operator 3 salaries reported	$17.15 per hour
Grader 4 salaries reported	$16.73 per hour

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