Packaging Equipment Technician — Uptime, Quality & Safety

Simplot Company; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

10 Paid Holidays

Vacation time

Paid Family Building Leave

Education assistance

Job summary

The Simplot Company is hiring for a Packaging Utility role at the Moses Lake Production Campus. The position focuses on maintaining and operating packaging equipment, ensuring product quality, and supporting line performance.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, sanitation, and documentation, with forklift operation and adherence to safety standards. The role supports multiple lines and may involve other equipment across the facility.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work around and consume products containing soy, wheat, and dairy.
• Forklift operation may be required.
• Compliance with safety, GMPs, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety, quality, sanitation, and GMPs.
• Troubleshoots and repairs packaging equipment and related systems.
• Operates and monitors packaging line equipment and conveyors.
• Performs quality checks and sampling per procedures.
• Documents shift information and reports accurately.

Skills

Forklift operation

Quality checks

Sanitation & GMPs

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Metal detectors

X-ray inspection

Bagging equipment

Case packers

Job description

The Simplot Company is hiring for a Packaging Utility role at the Moses Lake Production Campus. The position focuses on maintaining and operating packaging equipment, ensuring product quality, and supporting line performance.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, sanitation, and documentation, with forklift operation and adherence to safety standards. The role supports multiple lines and may involve other equipment across the facility.