Packaging Operator - 1

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Packaging Operator for its Memphis facility. This role involves operating and monitoring automated packaging equipment in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic setting, demonstrating strong communication skills and a commitment to workplace safety. With a focus on career development and a competitive compensation package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow within the agricultural and food processing sector. Join a team that values investment in its people and communities!

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Plan

Pension

Training Opportunities

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a warm environment.
• Experience in high-speed industrial settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot automated packaging equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality checks.
• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Industrial Technology Knowledge

Safety Compliance

Basic Maintenance Skills

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LEDS System

Job description

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.