Job Description
The Press Utility is a valuable role for any food manufacturing business. Our Press Utilities perform essential work performing inspections and general sanitation of the pasta production area to ensure safe and edible product is produced consistent with food safety standards. This role performs strenuous work assisting production personnel with sanitation issues during start-ups, shutdowns, and routine production operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs in-depth cleaning of production lines according to Master Sanitation Schedule. Monitors any wear on equipment for factors that could affect production, and communicates equipment wear per standard operating procedures
Communicates equipment conditions causing sanitation issues that require attention during a periodic maintenance cycle event
Maintains logs for food safety audit purposes. Participate in department food safety and safety audits
Assist team members with sanitation efforts on unassigned machines, and maintain, and clean other areas, as needed
Other duties, as assigned
Education and Experience Required:
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime
Must be at least 18 years of age
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
Previous manufacturing experience
Previous experience operating a forklift or reach truck
Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Physical Requirements:Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
Must be able to bend and crawl for 7+ hours per shift
Must be able to climb ladders for 4+ hours per shift
Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to reach and grasp for 6+ hours per shift
Richardson International is Canada’s largest agribusiness. Based in Winnipeg, Richardson has over 2,900 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K.
Richardson is a worldwide handler and merchandiser of all major Canadian-grown grains and oilseeds and a vertically integrated processor and manufacturer of oats and canola-based products. Richardson offers a world of expertise in grain handling, merchandising, logistics, and crop inputs sales as well as oilseed processing, milling, and food product development.
Established in 1857, Richardson has been serving farmers and promoting Canadian agriculture for more than 160 years. Today, the Richardson name continues to be synonymous with quality and integrity. Our focus remains on supporting our producers, nurturing strong business relationships with our customers and suppliers, and caring for the communities in which we live and work.
Richardson International is a subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons, Limited.
