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Simplot Company · 2 weeks ago

Packaging Machine Operator - Moses Lake Production Campus

Moses Lake, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$25.55/hr - $25.55/hr

1+ years exp

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. This position is responsible for operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and programming all packaging equipment on all lines, ensuring efficient packaging of products while adhering to quality assurance and safety standards.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Operation of the Blueprint case packer and case erector, baggers, Ishida scales, and all supporting equipment of the Retail Line/Line 4 for optimal performance

Efficient operation of baggers, Ishida scales and supporting equipment to meet required packaged volumes and package machines and support equipment to achieve required weights and bag and case condition

Enters data regarding downtime into MMS

Corrects underweight cases and slip cases as needed

Packaging equipment and immediate area is maintained in a food sanitary manner, which meets Company standards

Packaging materials are readily available at all times and proper programming on all packaging equipment

Ability to troubleshoot all packaging equipment and to train on all procedures and operating techniques

Demonstrates the ability to work with maintenance to perform preventative maintenance

Packaging equipment and immediate area is maintained in a food sanitary manner on a daily basis and during major cleanup, which meets company standards

Attendance and participation in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge

Ensures no injuries of self or others by following safe work practices policies and self-compliance with Company policies and procedures and Union Labor Agreement

Interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a participative management style conducive with operational goals

Conducts him/herself in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the company

Ensures that additional accountabilities as may be required by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet operational goals

Qualification

Packaging equipment operationTroubleshooting skillsPreventative maintenanceData entry (MMS)Training othersProfessional conductTeam collaboration

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Must be qualified as a Packaging Operator II for at least one year and perform this job at a proficient level consistently or equivalent experience and/or degree

Must not have any active discipline (safety and performance)

Must have the knowledge and ambition to train other Packaging Operator personnel

Must have the ability and ambition to work during plant outages

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

10 Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement

Paid Family Building Leave

Education Assistance

Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

Company

Simplot Company

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Founded in 1929, the Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China.

Founded in 1929

Boise, Idaho, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.simplot.com/

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