Press Operator

Richardson International

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

New Hope, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Manage all steps of the extrusion and press operation process, including monitoring machinery and maintaining correct recipe ratios. Perform quality checks on products and maintain a clean, hazard-free workspace in accordance with safety standards.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and are able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime. You should be proficient in managing all steps of the extrusion/press operation process, performing quality checks, and maintaining clean work areas.

Must Have Skills for ATS

extrusions

press operation

mixers

flour/water ratio

spreader

diffuser

blowers

stick heaters

dividers

stick magazine

flour silos

conveying

quality checks

operating procedures

egg product hoppers

machine readings

die changes

Job Description

Shift: 2:50p - 11:00p

Pay: $27.78 plus $0.50/hour for shift differential

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Manage all steps in the extrusion/press operation process, including: checking run schedules for assigned lines, maintaining mixers at correct levels to ensure efficient feed into extrusion augers, ensure appropriate flour/water ratio per recipe settings, monitoring spreader, diffuser, blowers and stick heaters, observe dividers on long goods lines to prevent backups, monitoring and managing the stick magazine process, and managing flour silos, and conveying pressures

· Perform necessary quality checks of product at all stages of drying in accordance with standard operating procedures, best practices, and regulations. Monitor for length, color, lumps, splits, checking. Take appropriate corrective measures to reduce and eliminate quality issues in a timely fashion

· Own processes associated with egg product hoppers; ensure machine is assembled properly according to procedures and product is loaded into the hoppers in a timely manner

· Use computers and tools to take appropriate and regular machine readings; record data on press control forms and report abnormal machine readings to supervisor immediately to prevent product waste and loss

· Proactively keep machine areas, floors, and bins clean, wiped down, and free of hazards throughout shift, in accordance with standards, procedures, and expectations. Scrape, wash, and clean mixers, and assist other press/extruder operators with cleaning of machinery

· Carry out die changes as assigned for the shift and assist on other lines with die changes. Ensure correct die plates and screens are used when changing dies

· Report machine problems to the shift supervisor and ensure machine logs are accurately filled out, detailing mechanical and non-mechanical downtime. Fill out work order requests as needed to ensure appropriate machine uptime

· Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

· High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

· Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

· Previous manufacturing experience

· Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

· Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, sit, and kneel for 4+ hours per shift

· Must be able to balance for 8+ hours per shift

· Must be able to stand or walk for up to 12 hours per shift

· Must be able to climb/work off ladder, and reach above shoulders for 4+ hours per shift

· Must be able to work in a dusty environment, high heat, or humidity for 8+ hours per shift

· Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, and feel for 4+ hours per shift

· Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds for 4+ hours per shift

· Must be able to team or lift assistance to lift greater than 50 pounds for up to 4 hours per shift

· Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word

· Must be able to make fine distinctions by sound

· Must be able to distinguish object or equipment visually

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

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by 6/01/2026.

Richardson International

Richardson is Canada’s largest agribusiness. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Richardson has over 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. Richardson is a worldwide handler and merchandiser of all major North American and U.K.-grown grains and oilseeds and a vertically integrated processor and manufacturer of oats, pasta, and canola-based products. Richardson also offers a world of expertise in grain handling, merchandising, logistics, and crop inputs sales as well as oilseed processing, milling, malting, and food product development. Established in 1857, Richardson has been serving farmers and promoting Canadian agriculture for more than 165 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.
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