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. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Planner at our New Hope, MN pasta production facility. The Maintenance Planner supports a food manufacturing facility by planning, scheduling, and coordinating preventative maintenance and daily work orders. This role partners closely with Operations and Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability, food safety, and regulatory compliance. We are offering a salary range of $75,000 - $95,000 annually.
Responsibilities
Plan and schedule preventive maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment downtime. Coordinate maintenance work with plant personnel and external contractors. Analyze equipment performance and downtime to support continuous improvement efforts. Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and CMMS documentation. Support maintenance inventory, equipment readiness, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Sanitation teams to support plant objectives.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution. 5+ years of maintenance or plant operations experience (food manufacturing preferred) Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime.
Preferred Qualifications
CMMS experience Maintenance planning experience Technical or vocational degree Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced production environment
Physical Requirements
Lift up to 50 pounds Stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb ladders throughout the shift Work in hot, cold, and humid food manufacturing environments 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 8/31/2026. 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.