Job Code: R11012

Job Description:

Richardson Oilseed Products U.S., a division of Richardson International operates a state-of-the-art oil packaging facility in Memphis, TN where it 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.

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 Boiler Operator 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
• Record City of Memphis and plant well water, gas and electric readings at the plant and provide to EHS department on a daily basis
• Complete water sample for the round and square pool each shift
• Monitor reading on the compressor and boiler
• Maintain and monitor brine tank
• Preventative maintenance on equipment such as blowing down the boiler each shift
• Operate and monitor all refinery and related processing equipment and control systems
• Perform physical checks and troubleshoot equipment and systems to identify and correct issues
• Ensure each process is operated within the given range of parameters
• Complete all logs and related paperwork in a timely, accurate and professional manner
• Sample at given intervals and perform related actions
• Assist in basic preventative maintenance procedures of equipment and basic general housekeeping standards
• Regular preventative maintenance as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current Memphis and Shelby County First Class Steam Licence
• 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 in a primarily in a warm to hot environment
• 3-5 years previous maintenance manufacturing experience or combination of technical school and experience to equate same
• Knowledgeable and previous troubleshooting and repair experience with water tube boilers, air compressors, compressed air dryers and demineralizers
• Must be able to work in an industrial plant environment, good communication skills (both written and oral) are essential
• SAP experience is considered an asset
• High School diploma or GED required

Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing and has over 3,000 employees across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., 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 to this Position icon to apply online by May 16, 2024.

Richardson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.