Packaging Machine Operator 1 (Swing Shift) Pasco, WA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Benefits details available

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a Packaging Operator for the Pasco, WA area. This role maintains, tends, and adjusts the packaging line to meet product specifications, quality, and efficiency targets.

Responsibilities include operating packaging equipment, obtaining daily schedules, ensuring machinery functions, and performing sanitation and OSHA-compliant tasks. GED or high school diploma and 1+ year related experience preferred; travel not required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain 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.

Skills

Packaging equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scale

Packaging machines

Bagger machines

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

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)

Relevant Experience

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

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Plant - Pasco

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:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 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.

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.