Job Code: R12129

Job Description:

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 3,000 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., 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 a Line Assistant at our Oakville, ON 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
• Participating actively in 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
• Assist with the line setup.
• Check product labels and codes
• Stack finished products onto skids
• Label and re-label product
• Housekeeping duties
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Grade twelve diploma or G.E.D.
• Flexible to work AM or PM shift
• Must pass pre-employment physical demonstrating ability to perform all physical aspects of job: lifting up to 50 lbs
• Previous experience is an asset

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 to this Position icon to apply online by May 16, 2024.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.