Sanitation Utility/Laboratory Assistant

About the role

Richardson Durum Milling, a division of Richardson International, is North America's single largest durum miller. Richardson specializes in durum and is known for its Italgrani semonlina flour, manufactured and sold by U.S. Durum Milling Inc.

Richardson International 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.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Sanitation Utility/Laboratory Assistant at our durum mill in St. Louis, MO. Reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance, this position is responsible for performing various job duties and responsibilities related to fumigation and sanitation for the U.S. Durum Milling and Richardson Elevator entities.

Responsibilities

• Daily inspection of railcars and trailers and checking seals on railcars.
• Assist Plant Sanitarian and Quality Control lab when not performing other duties.
• Serve as back-up fumigator for fumigation of railcars and trailers. (Involves climbing steep ladders untethered to railcars carrying backpack.)
• Inspection of incoming railcars for cleanliness.
• Inspection of loaded railcar for proper seal placement and cleanliness.
• Maintaining detailed documentation of these procedures, including logs.
• Spraying of facility floors for insect control.
• Maintain supply inventories and ordering needs.
• Ordering of uniforms for mill employees.
• Maintaining monthly inspection reports for sanitation.
• Various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Non-commercial (7C) Applicator License is required or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of employment.
• Work 1st shift (7am - 3pm) plus weekends and OT as needed.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Understanding of technical procedures.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Detail oriented.
• Prior fumigation experience preferred.
• Prior plant sanitation experience preferred.
• Prior lab experience a plus.
• Employment contingent upon passing physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be able to climb and reach overhead and carry up to 50 pounds.

Additional information

Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing with over 4,000 employees across the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and supporting our communities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by November 19, 2026.

Richardson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.