Deodorizer Assistant

Richardson International Limited; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Training and career development

Job summary

Richardson Oilseed Products US, a division of Richardson International, operates a Memphis, TN facility focused on refining and packaging canola and vegetable oils. The Deodorizer Assistant role supports safe operation, equipment monitoring, and routine maintenance to ensure production targets are met.

The position requires flexibility, basic literacy, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; forklift experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule and overtime when needed.
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Understand instruction and follow direction.
• Work primarily in a warm to hot environment.
• Good to advanced computer and systems skills.
• Forklift skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all health and safety requirements and company policies.
• Participate in day-to-day health and safety program and wear PPE.
• Operate and monitor refinery processing equipment and control systems.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and checks on equipment and systems.
• Complete logs and related paperwork accurately and timely.
• Assist in preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties.

Skills

Reading and writing

Effective communication

Computer skills

Lift 50 lbs

Forklift skills (preferred)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Richardson Oilseed Products US, a division of Richardson International operates a state-of-the-art oil packaging facility in Memphis, TN where it refines and packages one of the United States’ most recognized brands of canola and vegetable cooking oils, Wesson Oil. Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and training and career development opportunities. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Deodorizer Assistant at our Memphis, TN facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 act and condition and all incidents, near misses and workplace injuries/illnesses as per company procedure
• Operate and monitor all refinery and related processing equipment and control systems
• Perform physical checks and troubleshoot equipment and systems to identify and correct issues
• Ensure each process is operated within the given range of parameters
• Complete all logs and related paperwork in a timely, accurate and professional manner
• Sample at given intervals and perform related actions
• Assist in basic preventative maintenance procedures of equipment and basic general housekeeping standards
• Regular preventative maintenance as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule and overtime when needed
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Understand instruction and follow direction
• Work primarily in a warm to hot environment
• Good to advanced computer and systems skills
• Forklift skills preferred, but not required
• Must be capable of lifting and stacking 50 lbs
• High School diploma or GED required

Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing and has over 4,000 employees across the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe.

At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and communities.

Richardson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.