Crush Processing Operator

Richardson International Limited; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Flexible benefits plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Richardson International Limited invites applications for a Crush Processing Operator at our Yorkton, SK facility. You will operate and monitor the crush plant and related equipment, coordinating with other teams to ensure production targets are met while maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards.

Ideal candidates have a Grade 12 or equivalent and a good attendance record, with willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends and overtime.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Good attendance and reliable work record.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor crush/seed cleaning equipment and related processes.
• Coordinate daily tasks with other departments to ensure smooth production.
• Maintain housekeeping in crush/seed cleaning areas and comply with safety rules.
• Participate in process optimization initiatives and safety programs.
• Report unsafe acts and incidents per company procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Rotating shifts

Attendance record

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 3500 employees across Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities. Richardson Oilseed is one of Canada’s oldest and largest fully-integrated oilseed processing and packaging operations with three facilities across Canada. In addition to producing bulk canola oil and meal, our food products division produces a wide variety of canola-based margarines, oils, and shortenings for the industrial, retail and foodservice markets. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility.

We currently have an opportunity for a Crush Processing Operator at our Yorkton, SK location.

Crush/Seed Cleaning Operators are responsible for segregating and cleaning all canola according to quality specifications, and operating the crush plant including all ancillary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor processing equipment, including lubrication and maintenance requirements
• Coordinate daily operational tasks and activities with other departments
• Perform housekeeping duties in the crush/seed cleaning area
• Participate in process optimization initiatives
• Understand and comply with all workplace health and safety requirements, company policies and procedures and general workplace rules
• Participate in the day to day health and safety program by working in a safe manner at all times: Always using the required personal protective equipment
• Ensuring that authorized work is completed safely
• Utilizing required controls to prevent risk of exposure to hazards
• Participating actively in incident investigations, training, and other health and safety initiatives
• Reporting all unsafe acts and conditions and all incidents, near misses and workplace injuries/illnesses as per company procedure
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have grade 12 or equivalent combined with excellent written, documentation and verbal communications skills
• Must have a good work performance and attendance record and be willing to work rotating shift schedule, weekends and overtime
• Experience in a Manufacturing Plant environment or experience operating grain cleaners would be considered an asset

Compensation and Benefits

• competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace.

Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence. Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth.

Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.