Pump Team Operator

Richardson Oilseed Products US, a division of Richardson International operatesa state-of-the-art oil packaging facility in Memphis, TNwhere itrefines and packages one of the United States’ most recognized brands of canola and vegetable cooking oils, Wesson Oil. 

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.

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

• Review the production schedule, check equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled and prepare for operations

• Perform pre-start check of log book, verify production log requirements and all pre-operational processes such as valve checks for tanks and fillers and releasing nitrogen to warehouses

• Set-up production lines, start pumps, and bleed out air from filters, take oil inventory

• Operate oil valves to headers and drain and flush valves for change-overs and mix products

• Observe the start-up of production lines, check oil temperatures and monitor the pressure.

• Obtain start-up samples from all lines and deliver to Quality Control as required

• Communicate with Team Leads in Packaging and the Refinery, Team Operation Coordinators, Troubleshooter, Laboratory and QC personnel as needed

• Pump oil from tank to tank as required, measure and calculate pounds of oil in tanks and line usage, grease and tighten valves, fix leaks, change filters and clean-up spills as needed

• Unload oil trucks and transport supplies to the High Speed lines as needed

• At end of shift, secure all equipment, perform general housekeeping duties and complete all required paperwork

• 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