At Rahr, we aspire for our vision, mission, strategy, values, and culture to drive our actions every day.
These concepts help us work towards shared long-term goals, and they effect every aspect of the business.
Vision
Rahr believes the creation and appreciation of quality food and beverage can inspire diverse, creative, and thriving communities.
We are inspired by how our products are used to bring people together and celebrate the joy of good company. It drives us to offer creative and innovative products and services that empower and enable our customers to make this happen within their communities.
Mission
Rahr serves the global food and beverage industry by providing innovative and quality ingredients and solutions in a manner that reflects our commitment to our customers, suppliers, employees, communities, and shareholders.
Our mission challenges us to value and tend to all our stakeholders, not just our shareholders, customers, or employees. Instead, we are committed to all the important contributors that make our business successful. In addition to them, we are further committed to our suppliers and the local communities where we live and work. We especially believe that the symbiotic relationship between a business and its community is essential to our company thriving.
Strategy
Rahr Corporation is dedicated to driving sustainable growth by being a preferred supplier of specialty/premium products and services with global reach to the food and beverage industry.
Our strategic statement acts as a blueprint for our long-term strategic plan, and our employees make that plan into a reality through commitment to our company core values.
Core Values
Quality – Quality drives everything we do.
The quality of our people is what makes Rahr truly exceptional. It is our employees that enable our company’s operational excellence and superior customer and supplier focus, which, in turn, ensures the successful creation of quality products and experiences.
Collaboration and Relationships – We believe that collaboration and relationships drive success.
We believe in the immense value of teamwork and that we reach the best solutions to problems when we share our ideas freely rather than treating information for individual gain. Instead, let’s be successful together!
Curiosity and Creativity – We encourage curiosity and creativity.
The only way to stay ahead of the competition and to respond to constantly changing business dynamics is to use our curiosity and creativity to find new and better ways of doing things. We reject the idea that merely because something worked in the past, it’s going to work in the future. This commitment to continuous improvement will guide us on our path forward.
Ethics and Respect – We do business ethically and treat each over with respect.
We maintain our integrity by respecting all coworkers, customers, and community-members, even amid disagreements, while refusing to cut corners when it comes to ethics.
Sustainability – We strive for sustainability.
The Rahr family has a strong, longstanding ethos of environmental sustainability which now extends even further to social and economic sustainability. We do business in a way that allows and encourages the long-term thriving of our environment, economy, and society at large.
Competitiveness – We are competitive and want to win.
Finally, we have an unapologetic drive to bury the competition and win our place in the market. Our aspiration is clear: The absolute best quality products, backed by supreme customer service, and fueled by our amazing employees.
Benefits and Compensation
We are proud to offer benefits that help you feel and do your best. In addition to competitive market compensation, we provide access to a wide range of benefits and resources to help you prioritize your well-being, so you can thrive with a healthy body and mind.
These life-focused benefits include:
• Exceptional and Affordable Healthcare Coverage
• Traditional and Roth 401(k), including generous 401(k) Company Contribution
• Vison Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
Working at Rahr
For over 175 years, our success has been built on trying new things and learning from our past. At Rahr, our employees make our culture. While most companies say this, we truly mean it. Each and every employee is valued and can make an impact daily. With us, you will never be just an employee. We recognize you as an individual with your own unique talent and potential. Here, you will have responsibility, be challenged, and define your own future. Come join us!
Our Hiring Process
From the very beginning and throughout the hiring process, you will notice something different about us. We value being genuine and authentic in all we do and encourage you to do the same.
As you move along in our hiring process, the Talent Acquisition Team will be as transparent as possible, so you can be prepared and know exactly what to expect.
Our Application Process
After you find a role that you feel matches your skills and experience, please complete and submit an online application.
• Create an account by entering a username and password.
• Upload a resume or enter your work history.
• Verify that your contact information is correct.
A few helpful tips from our team as you continue your search with us:
• Provide as much detail as possible about your experience.
• Use common language (avoid industry jargon or terms specific to previous employers).
• Be thorough and proofread your application before submitting it.
• Applicants have greater success when their experience matches the job requirements of the role they are applying for.
• A resume tailored to the job you're applying for will help highlight your applicable experience.
• Completing all the information on the application helps us assess if we are the right fit for you.
Our Screening Process
Our Talent Acquisition Team takes the time to review each application we receive. That’s right, we use real people to screen our candidates – not AI. If we feel you’re a good match we will reach out to schedule an initial phone interview with you.
This initial conversation will be used as an opportunity for us to get to know you as more than just a resume. It will help us dive into your experience, assess your qualifications, and see if there is a mutual interest in the role. This is also an opportunity for our team to share with you information on Rahr and details specific to the job you are applying for.
After the initial phone screen, the recruiter will share your profile, including resume and interview notes, with the hiring manager. If we feel there is mutual interest, we will schedule the next round of interviews. Depending on the role these may be in-person or virtual.
In this second round of interviews, you will have a chance to meet with the hiring manager and speak more specifically about the opportunity. They will give you insight into the team, culture, and expectations of the role.
Depending on the position, additional interviews may be conducted. These will allow you to meet additional leaders and peers within the organization.
New Employee Onboarding
Our Human Resources team works closely with the hiring manager to create an individualized, immersive onboarding plan for each new employee. These plans are built around a few basic principles of success, including company culture integration, thoughtful pacing, meaningful connections, engaging experiences, and leadership exposure.
During the first 90 days, all new hires focus on role-specific, team-specific, and company-wide learning. They also have opportunities to touch base with their recruiter and Human Resources team members to ensure successful assimilation into the company.
Philanthropy
At Rahr, we are passionate about supporting our employees and the communities we serve. Each year the Company gives its employees the opportunity to make recommendations to Rahr’s philanthropic committee for contributions to be made to non-profit organizations that they support in the areas of the arts, environment, human services, education, and the health and medical fields. We believe that pairing our philanthropic resources with impassioned employees to support small, local organizations is far more impactful to the communities where we work and live.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Rahr, we value the importance of our differences and know that it is these differences that help make us better. We foster an environment that respects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and we are working to continually expand education and awareness throughout our organization.
Rahr Corporation and our subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions including the decision to hire, are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion or belief, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local regulations in the areas we operate.
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