Posted 18 days ago
Crush Operator
@ Richardson International Limited
Lethbridge, Alberta
Overview
Richardson International Limited is hiring a full-time Crush Operator at its Lethbridge, AB location. The role operates and monitors crush plant processes for seed processing and oil expelling, with sampling and minor equipment repair. Candidates need Grade 12 or equivalent, prior automated food processing experience, and willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor processes in the Crush Plant
- Ensure proper processing and expelling of seed
- Sample and analyze seed and oil
- Minor maintenance and repair of equipment
- Follow health and safety requirements at all times
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Previous experience in an automated food processing facility
- Mechanical aptitude
- Willing to work rotating shifts and overtime
- Excellent written, verbal and computer skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, Racialized people, People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Richardson International Limited
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Full company description
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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 29,957
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,077
- Reported office locations
- 2800 One Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X8, CA
- Business categories
- Consumer Goods
- Packaging Services
- Agriculture
- Supply Chain Management
- Food and Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Richardson International
- Specialties
- canola oil processing
- food service packaging
- milling
- oat milling
- food and ingredients
- food products
- grain handling
- merchandising
- crop inputs
- canola crushing
- oilseed processing
- global agribusiness
- retail
- ingredients
- sales
- quality assurance
- food safety
- food science
- accounting
- finance
- trade
- international business
- logistics
- supply chain
- agronomics
- agriculture
- and agronomy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 3,496,381
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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1857 |
| Specialties | canola oil processingfood service packagingmillingoat millingfood and ingredientsfood productsgrain handlingmerchandisingcrop inputscanola crushing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 74 |
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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 3500 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 the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Crush Operator 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
- Operate and monitor processes in Crush Plant
- Ensure proper processing and expelling of seed
- Sample and analyze seed and oil
- Minor maintenance and repair of equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Previous experience in an automated Food Processing facility
- Mechanical aptitude
- Willing to work a rotating shift rotation and overtime
- Excellent written, verbal and computer skills
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 November 10, 2026.
Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.
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