Operations Assistant

3 weeks ago


Portage la Prairie, Canada Richardson International Full time

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For 160 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. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Richardson has more than 3,000 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.

As part of our Operations Development Program, we currently have an opportunity for an Operations Assistant at various operation facilities across Western CanadaYou will spend the first year of the program learning about our fundamental business by working at one of our Richardson Pioneer locations. From there, you will be placed in our processing division and continue learning about our operations environments. The ability to relocate at least once during the program is required.

Throughout the program, you will develop a technical understanding of the process through hands-on training. You will develop the critical knowledge required and continue learning the personal skills and attributes necessary to become successful within our business. You can expect challenging hands-on work, mentorship from operational leaders, and the opportunity to learn how to develop effective working relationships in a diverse group of peers and managers.

Responsibilities:

  • Hands-on experience working with people and equipment and learning about:
    • Richardson Pioneer (seed selection, crop planning, agronomic support) and,
    • Processing environments
      • Oat milling
      • Oilseed processing
      • Oilseed Food and Ingredients
  • Opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of processes and operations in a production environment
  • Work closely with managers to gain experience managing people
  • Work with operations teams to meet targets for safety, quality, and production
  • Work with maintenance to understand support and planning in facilities
  • Learn about food safety and the requirements for production
  • Monitor and assess the efficiencies within the operation.

Qualifications/Skills:

  • Recent graduate of diploma or certificate programs related to Operations/Manufacturing/Processing/Agriculture
  • Trades and Industrial Maintenance
  • Hands-on Mechanical/Industrial Technologist
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to excel in fast-paced multi-tasking environment
  • Strong analytical and mechanical problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated computer experience within a Windows based environment
  • Ability and willingness to relocate throughout the program                                           

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

If you’re interested in the opportunity to join a successful, dynamic and growing organization, candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by May 31, 2024.

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

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