Posted 15 days ago
Packaging Operator/Entry Level Production
@ Richardson International Limited
Barrhead, Alberta
Overview
Richardson International is hiring a Packaging Operator at its Barrhead, AB location to run packaging equipment and prepare finished products for shipping. The role includes forklift operation, minor equipment repairs, quality and food safety checks, and 12-hour rotating shifts including nights and weekends. The posted hourly wage is $28.00 with pension and a flexible benefits plan.
Pay:
$28 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate packaging equipment
- Operate forklift
- Perform minor repairs and troubleshooting
- Perform quality and food safety checks
- Complete process documentation
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights and weekends
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Team-oriented
- Computer knowledge (asset)
- Mobile equipment experience (asset)
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| 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 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 Milling, a division of Richardson International, is the largest industrial oat miller in the world. Richardson has processing mills in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. and is proud to have the most extensive oat supply thanks to strong relationships with oat growers.
Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Packaging Operator/Entry Level Production at our Barrhead, AB location. This position is responsible for operating the packaging system to ensure finished products are packed, sealed, and prepared for shipping according to product specifications. The hourly wage for this position is $28.00 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Operate packaging equipment.
- Operate forklift.
- Perform minor repairs and troubleshooting activities on packaging equipment.
- Perform cleaning duties as assigned to meet standards in all areas of the warehouse and grounds.
- Accurately complete documentation for all processes.
- Perform quality and food safety checks of finished goods and equipment.
- Operates in accordance with all food safety, safety, and fire prevention regulations and practices.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
- Computer knowledge an asset.
- Experience operating mobile equipment considered an asset.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
- Must be able to work well as part of a team.
- Solid oral and written communication 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 13, 2026.
Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.
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