Mainline Operator - Moses Lake Production Campus (Moses Lake Facility)

Simplot Company; Moses Lake (WA); Remote; USD 75,768,000 - 86,789,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Education Assistance

Job summary

Simplot Company is seeking a Main Line Operator at Moses Lake Production Campus to monitor equipment on the main line from peelers to fryer, including oil systems. The role involves adding and mixing additives, testing fats, recording temperatures, and ensuring correct oil types are used for products produced.

The operator will entry and modify data in the computer system, sanitize the area, and make decisions based on sound judgment to meet production goals and customer specs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Must have acceptable safety and attendance records.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate the main line from peelers through fryer, ensuring proper oil type and additive mixing.
• Record data and maintain temperatures in work areas; perform free fatty acid tests as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and communicate effectively with production personnel.

Skills

Basic math

Reading manuals

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Mainline Operator - Moses Lake Production Campus (Moses Lake Facility)

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

The Main Line Operator is responsible for monitoring all equipment on the main line from the peelers through the fryer, up to and including the oil system. The Main Line operator is responsible for adding and mixing additive, performing free fatty acid tests, maintaining and recording temperatures of equipment in the work areas, ensuring correct oil type is used for the product being produced, entering and changing data in the computer system, and sanitizing the work area. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of the main line processing area along with having to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates. This job is responsible for operating equipment in the main processing line and performing upstream grading functions to meet operational goals and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures alertness and constant awareness of the safe operation of moving equipment and other potential safety hazards in a production plant.
• Ensures necessary level of communication is maintained with the appropriate personnel.

Typical Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Combination of experience and education will be considered.

Other Information

• Must have an acceptable safety record. Must have an acceptable attendance record
• Must have basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication division and percent) to make proper adjustments and calibrations as required
• Must be able to read and understand operations manuals and make entries in daily logs, computers, and check sheets.

Country: United States

Rate of Pay: $28.24/hr
Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• 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.