QA Lab Intern

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