About the role
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
Forklift Operator
at our
Carrington, ND
- durum milling and pasta production facility, where we produce
- Dakota Growers pasta.
- The Forklift Operator is a critical part of our warehouse team, responsible for shipping, storing, and receiving inventory as well as providing sanitation
- support
- for the entire warehouse.
Responsibilities
- Operate forklift to load, unload, and transfer products, pallets, boxes, and other materials
- within the warehouse and
- into trucks and/or railcars acc ording to shipping schedule;
- o perate
- other equipment for shipping, as needed
Maintain
- accurate
- inventory while storing and loadin g, p ractic ing
- first in/first out
- Monitor all equipment for wear and potential damage, and perform related preventative maintenance as
- required
Maintain Master Sanitation Schedules and other HAACP documentation
- , performing
- scheduled cleaning of equipment
- Re-palletize and rework products , and p repare
- products
- for regrind process
- Maintain safety and quality in a high - paced environment
Qualifications
- H igh school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
- Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- E xperience
- operating
- a forklift
- E xperience in a food manufacturing facility
Physical Requirements
- Qualified candidates must be able to
- perform
the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Crouch, stoop, reach above shoulders, bend, balance, climb, work on ladder, push, pull, grasp, feel, perform fine manipulation,
- operate
- foot pedals, lift/carry, sit,
- stand
- and walk for extended periods
- Work in a dusty, high heat/humid environment
- and confined spaces
Shift
5:30am-4pm or 4pm-2:30am
Schedule:
Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat
Starting Pay:
$21.50/hr
Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by
11/20/2026.