Maintenance Worker

Richardson International Limited; Sioux City, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

PTO & Holidays

Training & Career development

Job summary

Richardson Milling, a division of Richardson International, is the leading oat producer with mills in the US, Canada, and the UK. The Maintenance Worker role at our South Sioux City facility reports to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for daily equipment maintenance, preventative maintenance, and general building upkeep.

We offer an excellent compensation package with a competitive salary and flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, holidays, and training

Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintenance practices, preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Strong computer, math, electrical, welding, plumbing and pipe fitting skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair and/or replace electric motors.
• Ability to perform work orders, unplanned maintenance, and document tasks; boiler water treatment and RO monitoring.
• Flexible schedule and overtime when needed.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Capable of lifting and stacking up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Use vibration analysis for repair and preventative maintenance.
• Design, fabricate parts to modify equipment when necessary.
• Use steam trap analysis including repairs to steam equipment.
• Maintain schematics and enforce plant safety and food safety standards.
• Investigate mechanical and operational problems in the Mill.
• Communicate failures to management and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Preventive & predictive maintenance

Electrical & welding skills

Plumbing & pipe fitting

Troubleshooting

Reading & writing communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Richardson Milling, a division of Richardson International, is the largest oat miller in North America and one of the leading oat millers in the world. Richardson has processing mills in the US, Canada and the UK. and is proud to have the most extensive oat supply thanks to strong relationships with oat growers. Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Worker at our South Sioux City facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible for the daily maintenance of Mill equipment, preventative maintenance of the Mill and general building and facility maintenance of the Mill.

Responsibilities:

• Use Vibration Analysis for repair and preventative maintenance
• Design, fabrication of parts to change equipment when necessary
• Use steam trap analysis including repairs to steam related equipment
• Maintain and update all schematics after work has been completed that pertain to the Mill Practice and enforce plant safety and food safety standards
• Investigate all reports of mechanical and operational problems in the Mill
• Communicate with management any failures found in the Mill and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of maintenance practices, preventative and predictive maintenance
• Strong computer, math, electrical, welding, plumbing ad pipe fitting skills
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair and/or replace electric motors
• Ability to perform work orders, unscheduled maintenance, and task forms with appropriate documentation, boiler water treatment, and RO monitoring
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule and overtime when needed
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Must be capable of lifting and stacking 50 lbs
• Candidate should possess basic computer and problem solving skills

Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing with over 4,000 employees across the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and supporting our communities.

September 29, 2026.

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.