Packaging Area Coordinator 3 – Othello, WA

Simplot; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 75,768,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Paid family leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Simplot GF Plant – Othello, WA is seeking a Packaging Operator to operate, troubleshoot and maintain Line 1–3 packaging equipment while leading the packaging team with the Packaging Supervisor and Area Coordinators.

The role requires a High School Diploma, strong leadership, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work overtime, and navigate fast‑paced production environments. Benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k), holidays, vacation, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to perform basic math functions.
• Must be able to perform basic computer skills (turn computer on, use a mouse, save a document, and open a file or program).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs in a safe and proper manner.
• Must be able to use up to 50 pounds of push/pull force needed to push/pull barrels weighing up to 450 lbs using a rolling device.
• Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in extreme environments: hot or cold temperatures and wet and slick floors.
• Must be able to work with and around hazardous chemicals wearing appropriate PPE, includes but not limited to, full wetsuit, boots, chemical gloves and face shield or goggles.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain packaging equipment on Lines 1–3.
• Print tickets and manage pallets and product movement.
• Maintain production records and sanitation of the work area.
• Lead the packaging team with supervision and coordinators to achieve goals.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Math skills

Computer literacy

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 is responsible for operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining all packaging equipment and personnel assigned to Line 1, Line 2 and Line 3. This job is responsible for working with the Packaging Supervisor and Packaging Area Coordinators to lead and manage the activities of the packaging department.

Key Responsibilities

Through the use of the inventory control system, this position is responsible for printing tickets and placing them on pallets and totes of product. Additionally, this position will maintain records of production and held and reworked product. This position will be responsible for cleaning food contact surfaces, floors, framework and the remainder of the assigned work area.

• This position is also responsible for managing and directing the team in accomplishing the following:
• Safe and efficient palletizing of product
• Transporting of product and supplies
• Ensuring all paperwork, forms, reports, and computer data entry are completed and submitted in an accurate and timely manner
• Complying with all sanitation standards

Typical Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Relevant Experience

• The individual in this position must exhibit initiative, creativity, and self-motivation. This person will also be required to demonstrate an ability to maintain awareness of current operating conditions in order to constructively generate action.
• Strong leadership skills, positive work relationships, and effective coaching are key to the success of the Packaging Area Coordinator and the packaging team.
• Overtime requirements in this position are common and may be necessary to meet operational goals. The nature of this work requires that lunch and rest break schedules for this position may be adjusted to fit the activities of the team and the processing line.

Other Information

• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in a manner to successfully perform the job duties.
• Must be able to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and counting).
• Must be able to perform basic computer skills (turn computer on, use a mouse, save a document, and open a file or program).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs in a safe and proper manner.
• Must be able to use up to 50 pounds of push/pull force needed to push/pull barrels weighing up to 450 lbs using a rolling device.
• Must be able to maneuver in close quarters and climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in extreme environments: hot or cold temperatures and wet and slick floors.
• Must be able to work with and around hazardous chemicals wearing appropriate PPE, includes but not limited to, full wetsuit, boots, chemical gloves and face shield or goggles.

Travel Required

None

Location(s)

GF Plant – Othello

Country

United States

Rate of Pay

$25.62/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 the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**