Richardson

Global grain handler and crop processor

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

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Full-timeCarrington, ND, USA$21.50 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution is required.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed is required.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, working on ladders, and standing or walking for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation, is required.
Ability to work in a dusty, high-heat and high-humidity environment is required.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and distinguish objects or equipment visually is required.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating-days schedule is required.

Responsibilities

Test samples to ensure product quality, safety, and specification compliance.
Audit production and packaging for accuracy in shapes, specifications, storage, packaging, labeling, and coding.
Identify and manage non-conforming products and food safety hazards, ensuring issues are investigated and recommending solutions.
Maintain records, documentation, and retention samples.
Proactively identify and execute continuous-improvement opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a food-related field such as Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biochemistry is preferred.
Experience in quality assurance testing is preferred.

As part of Richardson’s global agriculture and food business, our food and ingredients division plays a central role in connecting farm to table through our vertically integrated supply chain. As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses.

Richardson provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities. Relocation support may be available for out-of-town candidates

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance (QA) Lab Technician at our Carrington, ND durum milling and pasta production facility, where we produce Dakota Growers pasta.

Responsibilities:

Test samples to ensure product quality, safety, and specification compliance

Audit production and packaging for accuracy in shapes, specifications, storage, packaging, labeling and coding

Identify and manage non-conforming products and food safety hazards, ensuring issues are investigated and recommending solutions

Maintain records, documentation, and retention samples

Proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in food related field (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.)

Experience in quality assurance testing

Physical Requirements:

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

Crouch, kneel, stoop, reach above shoulders, bend, balance, climb, work on ladder, push, pull, grasp, feel, perform fine manipulation, lift/carry (up to 50 pounds), sit, stand and walk for extended periods

Work in dusty, high heat/humidity environment

Communicate verbally and in writing, and distinguish objects or equipment visually

Work 12-hour shifts

Shift: 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am

Schedule: Rotating Days

Starting Pay: $21.50/hr

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by 11/20/2026.

About the Company

Richardson

Global grain handler and crop processor

Richardson International buys, stores, ships, and processes grain and oilseeds, turning crops into canola and oat ingredients and other products. It operates through a nationwide network of grain elevators, ports, and milling facilities that move crops from farm to shelf. It stands apart by its vertical integration and expansive footprint, grown through decades of acquisitions including Viterra’s assets in 2013. Its goal is to provide end-to-end global grain handling and processing, supplying food ingredients and products worldwide.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Winnipeg, Canada
Founded: 1857

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