QA Technician

Company Overview

As part of Richardson's global agriculture and food business, our Food and Ingredients division plays a vital role in connecting farm to table through a vertically integrated supply chain. As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high‑quality dry pasta products serving diverse markets and consumer needs. Richardson offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including competitive pay, flexible medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, paid holidays, and ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility.

We currently have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technician at our pasta production facility in New Hope, Minnesota. The overnight shift offers a consistent work schedule, less traffic during the commute, and flexibility to balance daytime commitments such as family, school, or personal pursuits. Night‑shift employees enjoy a quieter work environment while playing a critical role in ensuring the quality and safety of the products our customers rely on every day.

• Test samples to ensure product quality, safety, and specification compliance.
• Audit production and packaging for accuracy in shapes, specifications, storage, packaging, labeling, and coding.
• Identify and manage non‑conforming products and food safety hazards, ensuring issues are investigated and recommending solutions.
• Maintain records, documentation, and retention samples.
• Proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Previous work in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in QA testing.

• Qualified candidates must perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: crouch, kneel, stoop, reach above shoulders, bend, balance, climb, work on ladder, push, pull, grasp, feel, perform fine manipulation, lift/carry up to 50 pounds, sit, stand and walk for extended periods.
• Work in dusty, high heat/humidity environment.
• Communicate verbally and in writing, and distinguish objects or equipment visually.

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep‑rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence. Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth.

Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.