Material Handler - Lethbridge, Canada - Richardson

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 the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Material Handler 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
• Handle all wastes and by-products
• Store production supplies
• Coordinate storage and disposal of hazardous waste materials
• General yard clean up
• Operate automated process controls and equipment within defined parameters
• Rail car movement

Qualifications:

• Must have grade 12 or equivalent combined with excellent written, documentation and verbal communications skills.
• Must be willing to work a rotating shift schedule and overtime
• Experience with automated process controls
• Mechanical aptitude an asset
• Excellent computer, communication and documentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team work ability
• Forklift and bobcat certification 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 icon to apply online by April 25, 2024.

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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