What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deodorizer Assistant position at Richardson International?
Richardson Oilseed Products US, a division of Richardson International operates a state-of-the-art oil packaging facility in Memphis, TN where it 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 Deodorizer Assistant at our Memphis, TN facility.
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 all refinery and related processing equipment and control systems
- Perform physical checks and troubleshoot equipment and systems to identify and correct issues
- Ensure each process is operated within the given range of parameters
- Complete all logs and related paperwork in a timely, accurate and professional manner
- Sample at given intervals and perform related actions
- Assist in basic preventative maintenance procedures of equipment and basic general housekeeping standards
- Regular preventative maintenance as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule and overtime when needed
- Able to read, write, and communicate effectively
- Understand instruction and follow direction
- Work primarily in a warm to hot environment
- Good to advanced computer and systems skills
- Forklift skills preferred, but not required
- Must be capable of lifting and stacking 50 lbs
- High School diploma or GED required
Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing and has over 4,000 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 October 23, 2026.
Richardson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.