Operator 6

Job summary

The Operator 6 is responsible for assisting with production line operations, including checking labels, stacking products, and performing sanitation tasks. They must also actively participate in health and safety programs and comply with all workplace safety policies.

Job details

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 4,000 employees across Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities. Richardson Oilseed is one of Canada’s oldest and largest fully-integrated oilseed processing and packaging operations with three facilities across 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 foodservice markets. Working with Richardson opens to door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for an Operator 6 at our Lethbridge, AB location. 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 Provide assistance to production line Operators Check labels, codes, banding and box seals Assist with changeover Stacking product Sanitation Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Grade 12 Diploma or GED Previous experience in food production environment Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds Willing to work rotating shift schedule 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 October 2, 2026. Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Operator 6 is responsible for assisting with production line operations, including checking labels, stacking products, and performing sanitation tasks. They must also actively participate in health and safety programs and comply with all workplace safety policies.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 Diploma or GED and previous experience in a food production environment. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the willingness to work a rotating shift schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Pension • Flexible benefits plan • Training and career development opportunities

Listed skills

• Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food production
• Health and safety compliance
• Personal protective equipment usage
• Incident reporting
• Production line assistance
• Label checking
• Product stacking
• Sanitation
• Changeover assistance
• Lifting
• Rotating shift work
• Packaging Operations Management
• Agriculture
• Food Services
• Development Environment
• Disabilities
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Oil and Gas
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Production Line
• Investigation

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Agriculture
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Operator
• Manufacturing / Production Technician (General)
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians
• Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians