Sanitation Utility/Laboratory Assistant

Richardson International Limited; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training and career development

Job summary

Richardson Durum Milling, a division of Richardson International, is hiring a Sanitation Utility/Laboratory Assistant for our durum mill in St. Louis, MO. You will perform fumigation and sanitation duties, assist the Quality Assurance lab, and support plant sanitation and safety programs.

The role requires a 7am–3pm shift, potential weekend/OT, strong communication, and the ability to climb and lift up to 50 pounds. Prior fumigation and sanitation experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Understanding of technical procedures.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Daily inspection of railcars and trailers and checking seals on railcars.
• Assist Plant Sanitarian and Quality Control lab when not performing other duties.
• Back-up fumigator for fumigation of railcars and trailers.
• Inspection of incoming railcars for cleanliness.
• Inspection of loaded railcar for proper seal placement and cleanliness.
• Maintaining detailed documentation of procedures and logs.
• Spraying facility floors for insect control.
• Maintain supply inventories and ordering needs.
• Ordering of uniforms for mill employees.
• Maintaining monthly inspection reports for sanitation.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Technical procedures understanding

Fumigation experience (preferred)

Education

Non-commercial (7C) Applicator License

Job description

Richardson Durum Milling, a division of Richardson International, is North America’s single largest durum miller. Richardson specializes in durum and is known for its Italgrani semonlina flour, manufactured and sold by U.S. Durum Milling Inc. 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 Sanitation Utility/Laboratory Assistant at our durum mill in St. Louis, MO. Reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance, this position is responsible for performing various job duties and responsibilities related to fumigation and sanitation for the U.S. Durum Milling and Richardson Elevator entities.

Responsibilities

• Daily inspection of railcars and trailers and checking seals on railcars.
• Assist Plant Sanitarian and Quality Control lab when not performing other duties.
• Serve as back‑up fumigator for fumigation of railcars and trailers. (Involves climbing steep ladders untethered to railcars carrying backpack.)
• Inspection of incoming railcars for cleanliness.
• Inspection of loaded railcar for proper seal placement and cleanliness.
• Maintaining detailed documentation of these procedures, including logs.
• Spraying of facility floors for insect control.
• Maintain supply inventories and ordering needs.
• Ordering of uniforms for mill employees.
• Maintaining monthly inspection reports for sanitation.
• Assist Plant Sanitarian and Quality Control Lab when not performing other duties.
• Various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Non-commercial (7C) Applicator License is required or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of employment.
• Work 1st shift (7am – 3pm) plus weekends and OT as needed.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Understanding of technical procedures.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Detail oriented.
• Prior fumigation experience preferred.
• Prior plant sanitation experience preferred.
• Prior lab experience a plus.
• Employment contingent upon passing physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be able to climb and reach overhead and carry up to 50 pounds.

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