Packaging Operator - Nights
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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
Requirements
- 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 is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing and has over 4,0 00 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.
- Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by June 10 , 2026.
- Richardson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Additional Information
Richardson Oilseed Products US, a division of Richardson International operates a state-of-the-art oil packaging facility in Memphis, TN where i t 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 Packaging Operator - 1 at our Memphis, TN facility.
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