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Richardson

Global grain handler and crop processor

Electrician - Food Manufacturing

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$36/hr
Junior
Bachelor's
New Hope, PA, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English at a level necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and the ability to read wiring diagrams.
  • A two-year Electrical Technician degree or equivalent experience through an apprenticeship, military training, or at least three years of hands-on electrical or controls experience.
  • Willingness to obtain CPR certification.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for eight or more hours per shift, climb ladders, work at heights up to 35 feet, and work in hot, cold, humid, and dusty environments.
Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot and maintain electrical and controls systems for production and high-speed packaging equipment.
  • Support extruders, dryers, conveying systems, cartoners, baggers, palletizers, utilities, HVAC, chillers, and compressed air systems.
  • Partner with Operations and Maintenance to resolve recurring issues and complete preventive maintenance.
  • Maintain PLC backups, schematics, and electrical documentation.
  • Modify and improve electrical and control systems in compliance with National Electrical Code standards.
  • Assist with capital projects and equipment installations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Food manufacturing electrical and controls experience.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
  • OSHA 10.
  • Experience operating forklifts or lifts.

About the company

Richardson International handles grain globally and turns crops like canola and oats into food ingredients. It started in Kingston, Ontario as a grain trader and expanded west with a network of grain elevators, later creating Pioneer Grain Company in 1913. In 2013 it bought large portions of Viterra’s assets, enabling vertical integration across elevators, mills, and port terminals. Its goal is to provide end-to-end grain handling and processing on a global scale, moving crops from farm to shelf.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Winnipeg, Canada

Founded

1857

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Richardson completed Matex Control Chemical's sale on March 18, 2026, simplifying the portfolio.
  • Port of Vancouver grain volumes hit records in early 2026, benefiting Richardson's terminal.
  • July 2026's UK and EU sustainability report supports recruitment and customer retention.

What critics are saying

  • Peter Robinson's wrongful-dismissal suit remains live in Ontario after the 2026 motion.
  • Viterra and Cargill intensify canola and grain competition across Prairie origination and ports.
  • Rail congestion or port disruption at Vancouver can strand export volumes and crush margins.

What makes Richardson unique

  • Richardson owns grain handling, terminals, milling, and canola processing across continents.
  • The 2023 Anglia Maltings acquisition added UK, Poland, and Germany malt capacity.
  • North Vancouver terminal and rail-yard investments lock in export logistics control.

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Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

BarrieToday
Jul 7th, 2023
Richardson International buys Anglia Maltings, terms not disclosed.

WINNIPEG — Richardson International Ltd, says it has bought Ragleth Ltd., the parent company of Anglia Maltings (Holdings) Ltd. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.