Crush/Seed Cleaning Operator

Richardson International Limited; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Yorkton is seeking a Crush/Seed Cleaning Operator. Responsibilities include operating processing equipment, ensuring quality control, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should have Grade 12 or equivalent and possess strong communication skills. The role requires a willingness to work rotating shifts and is open for applications until August 27, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Flexible benefits plan

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have excellent documentation skills.
• Good work performance and attendance record required.
• Experience operating grain cleaners is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor processing equipment.
• Coordinate daily operational tasks.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the area.
• Participate in process optimization initiatives.
• Comply with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work rotating shifts

Experience in a Manufacturing Plant

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

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Crush/Seed Cleaning Operator

Apply locations Yorkton - Oilseed time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 28, 2025 (13 days left to apply) job requisition id R14307

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 3, 5 00 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/Seed Cleaning Operator at our Yorkton, SKlocation. 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

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by August 27, 2025.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples , Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self- identify .