Form Line Operator (Crew C) Grand Forks, ND

J.R. Simplot Company; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

10 Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Paid Family Building Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a Plant Operator to manage Line 3 operations at the GF Plant. You will work to maximize run time, ensure product quality, and maintain safe and efficient production aligned with safety and quality goals.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, coordinating with team members, and performing color measurements and sanitation tasks to support continuous operation and product integrity.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the Job Skill Evaluation successfully.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform basic arithmetic operations and calculate percentages for adjustments.
• Must have an acceptable safety record and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Monitor blancher circulation system and perform flushes/unplugs as needed.
• Inspect all equipment in the area to ensure full functionality.
• Notify Team Leaders and shift support personnel of Line 3 condition changes.
• Use unscheduled/scheduled down-times.
• Monitor weigh belt, blancher, quencher, fryer and freezer systems in Wonderware.
• Read and understand training materials and complete paperwork timely.
• Maintain safe oil system operation and correct filtration and FFA levels.
• Prepare additives and monitor flow into transfer system.
• Perform Fry-ups and take Agtron color measurements for color adjustments.
• Keep work area sanitary to prevent contamination and enable efficient operations.

Skills

Job Skill Evaluation

Arithmetic calculations

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This job will ensure management of Line 3 operations to achieve maximum run time, product quality, and raw product recovery. This is to be accomplished in a manner consistent with safety, quality and production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the monitoring of the blancher circulation system and flushes/unplugs this system as necessary.
• Check all equipment in the area to ensure it is fully functional.
• Ensures that Team Leaders, mechanics and other shift support personnel are notified regarding changes in Line 3 conditions.
• Utilize unscheduled/scheduled down-times.
• Monitors the weigh belt, blancher, quencher, fryer and freezer systems in Wonderware.
• Able to read and understand training materials and other information related to the job and complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensures that the oil system is operated safely and correctly to maintain proper filtration and free fatty acid levels (FFA).
• Ensures the preparation of additives and monitors their flow into the transfer system.
• Perform Fry-ups and take Agtron color measurements to make any necessary color adjustments.
• Ensures work area is maintained in a sanitary condition to prevent product contamination and efficient operations of all activities including start-up and major sanitation.
• Performs bi-weekly major cleanup.
• Ensure materials are supplied for all equipment on the line.

Typical Education

High School graduate or equivilent

Relevant Experience

• Must have completed the Job Skill Evaluation successfully
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, divisions and calculate percentages to make proper adjustment as required
• Must have an acceptable safety record.
• Must have an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision

Job Requisition ID: 27577

Travel Required:

Location(s): GF Plant - Grand Forks

Country: United States

Rate of Pay: $26.24/hr

Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• 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

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see Washington State Attorney General's Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.