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.
Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for an QA Lab Intern at our Carrington, ND durum milling and pasta production facility, where we produce Dakota Growers pasta.
- Conducting moisture and quality analysis on pasta products during the manufacturing process.
- Conducting routine quality audits of the packaged finished goods.
- Conducting analysis on raw ingredients including: moisture, ash, falling number, and protein.
- Analysis of retained samples for quality issues.
- Conducting cooking analysis on finished goods.
- Conducting dimensional analysis of finished goods to ensure that shapes are within defined specifications.
Education and Experience Required:
- Successful completion of at least 2 semesters of an accredited Cereal Science, Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related coursework.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
- Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Must have experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT)
- Must be able to deal with multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds for 6+ hours per shift
- Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds for 3+ hours per shift and anything over 50 pounds requires team assistance or mechanical lifting devices
- Must be able to sit, climb and work off ladder, and operate foot pedals for 3+ hours per shift
- Must be able to work in a dusty and cold environment for 3+ hours per shift
- Must be able to work in confined spaces for 3+ hours per shift
- Must be able to work in high heat and humidity for 6+ hours per shift
- Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, walk, and reach above shoulders for 6+ hours per shift
- Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, feel and perform fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shift
- Must be able to stand for 8+ hours per shift
- Must be able to wear a respirator as needed
- Must be able to make fine distinctions by sound
- Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word
- Must be able to distinguish object or equipment visually
