Packaging Machine Operator 1 (Day Shift) Pasco, WA

Simplot Company; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Benefits details at simplotbenefits

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator 1 (Day Shift) in Pasco, WA. The role focuses on tending, maintaining, and adjusting packaging equipment to fill, wrap, seal, and label bags with finished product, ensuring safety, efficiency, and minimal waste.

Responsibilities include starting up and running the line, inspecting processes, recording data, and performing sanitation as needed. Requires 1+ years related experience and a GED or high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years related experience and/or training.
• Experience with Scale, Packaging, and bagger machines (Required).

Responsibilities

• Maintains startup and continuous operation of packaging equipment to meet daily goals.
• Operates and adjusts all packaging equipment from cold inspection to coders.
• Obtains daily work schedules and completes work orders per SOPs.
• Ensures packaging equipment functions per specifications.
• Prepares packaging machines before product runs and logs run data.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
• Performs sanitation and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Scale experience

Packaging machines

Bagger machines

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Packaging Machine Operator 1 (Day Shift) Pasco, WA

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 Packaging Operator tends, maintains, and adjust machine that stock, fill, wrap, seal and label bags with finished product. This individual ensures that product and bagging requirements are met safely, efficiently and with minimal waste. The Packaging Operator inspects bagging line processes and materials and responds promptly to any machine malfunctions.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains the start up and continuous operation of packaging equipment while maintaining efficiencies and assists the department in meeting or exceeding daily packaging goals
• Operate and adjust all equipment from cold inspection through the glue deck, including: belts, shakers, scale equipment, packaging machines, case packers, case settlers, case sealers, case glue systems, and coders to ensure product is efficiently packaged according to product specifications
• Obtains daily work schedules and completes work orders based on standard operating procedures
• Ensures packaging equipment functions according to specifications
• Prepares packaging machines prior to product run including cleaning and adjusting
• Logs information from each run
• Maintains safe and clean working environment
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Perform sanitation work as assigned by Supervisory and Lead personnel.

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• 1+ years related experience and/or training
• Experience with Scale, Packaging, and bagger machines. (Required)

Travel Required: None

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $23.62/HR The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• 401(k) savings plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (where applicable)
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance (where applicable)
• 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.**