2nd Shift Packaging Technician – Industrial Maintenance & Forklift

Simplot Company; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Idaho is seeking a hands-on technician to ensure quality and production targets in the Packaging Area. You will maintain and troubleshoot equipment from freezer exits to scale weighing, and assist with other facility equipment as needed.

Key responsibilities include operating and monitoring packaging lines, performing adjustments, managing totes with forklift, and ensuring food safety sanitation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of full time forklift operating experience required.
• Associates Degree in basic electronics, electromechanical, manufacturing or food processing preferred.
• Two years of relevant experience in industrial manufacturing or technical military assignment preferred.
• Combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Must be able to work around and consume products containing soy, wheat, and dairy.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment in Packaging areas per zone specifications.
• Change screen sizes as needed and adjust equipment accordingly.
• Manage off-grade and overflow product; control blending of bulk product.
• Handle totes and tote movement with forklift; ensure proper tagging and staging.
• Monitor line flow and communicate issues to pertinent personnel.
• Operate stretch wrapper area including tagging and wrapping.
• Maintain communication with teammates and supervisors about changes.
• Become qualified within 12 months of employment.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions by observing operation and perform adjustments or repairs.
• Provide troubleshooting, repair and support on equipment and instrumentation.
• Document shift events and maintain preventive maintenance data.
• Enter work orders into JDE and follow up on parts requisitions.
• Utilize information systems to document and report shift information.
• May assist with training other plant personnel.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

Associates Degree in electronics / electromechanical / manufacturing / food processing

Tools

JDE / ERP systems

Job description

The Simplot Company in Idaho is seeking a hands-on technician to ensure quality and production targets in the Packaging Area. You will maintain and troubleshoot equipment from freezer exits to scale weighing, and assist with other facility equipment as needed.

Key responsibilities include operating and monitoring packaging lines, performing adjustments, managing totes with forklift, and ensuring food safety sanitation.