Material Handler

Richardson International; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in agriculture is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join its Lethbridge facility. This role is vital for ensuring workplace safety and compliance, as well as managing production supplies and waste. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. With a commitment to employee development and community investment, this opportunity offers a chance to grow in a supportive and dynamic workplace. If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a leading company in the food processing sector, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Plan

Benefits

Training and Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent with strong communication skills.
• Experience with automated process controls is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements at all times.
• Operate automated process controls and handle production supplies.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Documentation Skills

Teamwork Ability

Mechanical Aptitude

Forklift Certification

Bobcat Certification

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent

Tools

Automated Process Controls

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. Richardson has approximately 3,500 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. 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 food service markets.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Material Handler at our Lethbridge, AB location.

Responsibilities:

1. Understand and comply with all workplace health and safety requirements, company policies and procedures and general workplace rules.
2. Participate in the day to day health and safety program by working in a safe manner at all times:
1. Always using the required personal protective equipment.
2. Ensuring that authorized work is completed safely.
3. Utilizing required controls to prevent risk of exposure to hazards.
4. Participating actively in incident investigations, training, and other health and safety initiatives.
5. Reporting all unsafe acts and conditions and all incidents, near misses and workplace injuries/illnesses as per company procedure.
3. Handle all wastes and by-products.
4. Store production supplies.
5. Coordinate storage and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
6. General yard clean up.
7. Operate automated process controls and equipment within defined parameters.
8. Rail car movement.

Qualifications:

1. Must have grade 12 or equivalent combined with excellent written, documentation and verbal communications skills.
2. Must be willing to work a rotating shift schedule and overtime.
3. Experience with automated process controls.
4. Mechanical aptitude an asset.
5. Excellent computer, communication and documentation skills.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork ability.
7. Forklift and bobcat certification an asset.

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

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by April 25, 2025.

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