Packaging Operator - 1

Richardson International Limited; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in agriculture and food processing is seeking a Packaging Operator for their Memphis facility. This role involves operating and troubleshooting various packaging equipment, ensuring quality standards, and adhering to safety protocols in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be ready to work flexible hours and have a strong commitment to maintaining a clean and safe workspace. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a company that values its employees and invests in their development. Join a team that is dedicated to excellence and innovation in the food industry!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Plan

Flexible Benefits

Training and Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Experience in a high-speed industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure quality standards are met through regular inspections.
• Participate in health and safety programs and report incidents.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Communication Skills

Industrial Technology Knowledge

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

LEDS System

Job description

time left to apply End Date: May 24, 2025 (19 days left to apply)

job requisition id R13509

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing and has approximately 3,500 employees across the U.S., Canada and the U.K. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and communities.

Our Memphis, TN location refines and packages one of the United States’ most recognized brands of canola and vegetable cooking oils, Wesson.

Richardson Oilseed is one of Canada’s oldest and largest fully-integrated oilseed processing and packaging operations with four facilities across the U.S. and 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 Packaging Operator – 1 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 acts and conditions and all incidents, near misses and workplace injuries/illnesses as per company procedure

Capability operating the filler/capper and one or multiple of packer, palletizer, labeler, case erector or de-palletizer. May assist with change overs

Operate various production and packaging related equipment to support plant production. This includes performing the necessary physical activity for purposes of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment on the production lines

Operate, monitor and troubleshoot automated packaging and related equipment such as case erector, bottle filler and packaging box filler in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Ensure quality standards are met through samples at required intervals and perform related actions

Set up equipment for production and ensure all necessary materials are available, replenish as needed per production requirements

Perform visual inspections of production and document results

Determine and report malfunctions to the appropriate parties

Operate and monitor all packaging and related equipment and control systems

Ensure each process is operated within the given range of parameters

Complete all logs and related paperwork in a timely, accurate and professional manner

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

Knowledge of LEDS system is a plus

Previous experience within a high-speed industrial environment and / or knowledge of industrial technology a plus

Must have the ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds, reach above head height, squat, kneel, bend and reach

Must have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

Ability to operate a forklift

Maintain clean and safe work area at all time

Adhere to all company policies and procedures

High School diploma or GED required

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 May 23, 2025.

Always Growing

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 160 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.