Pump Team Operator - Nights

Richardson Oilseed Products US, a division of Richardson International operates a state-of-the-art oil packaging facility in Memphis, TN where i t refines and packages one of the United States’ most recognized brands of canola and vegetable cooking oils, Wesson Oil .

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and training and career development opportunities.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Pump Team Operator at our Memphis, TN facility. The hourly wage for this position is $23.40 per hour.

Responsiblities

• Follow all workplace health, safety, and company policies by always working safely, using required PPE, applying hazard controls, and participating in training, investigations, and safety initiatives.
• Report all unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, and injuries in accordance with company procedures.
• Review production schedules, prepare equipment and supplies, and complete all required pre-operational checks, including logs, valves, and system readiness.
• Set up and start production lines, operate pumps and valves, manage product changeovers, monitor temperatures and pressure, and ensure smooth line operation.
• Collect and deliver product samples to Quality Control and maintain effective communication with team members across operations, packaging, refinery, and QC.
• Perform operational duties such as transferring oil, monitoring inventory and usage, unloading trucks, maintaining equipment (e.g., tightening valves, fixing leaks, changing filters), and cleaning spills.
• Complete end-of-shift tasks including securing equipment, housekeeping, paperwork, and supporting preventative maintenance and other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, in a warm to hot environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to read, write, understand instructions, and follow directions effectively.
• Proficiency in computer systems with good to advanced technical skills.
• Physical capability to safely lift and stack up to 50 lbs; forklift experience is an asset.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing and has over 4,0 00 employees across the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe . At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and communities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by July 31 , 2026.

Richardson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.