Packaging Operator 1 (Crew D) Ontario, OR

Simplot Company; Ontario (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.R. Simplot Company seeks a Packaging Equipment Operator at the GF Plant in Ontario, responsible for operating and maintaining packaging lines while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. This role requires a high school diploma and at least 3 years of related experience, offering an hourly wage of $20.25 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays

Retirement contribution match

Paid vacation and floating holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to operate and maintain packaging equipment.
• Experience in food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain packaging equipment.
• Train employees in Packaging Operator positions.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and food safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Programming

Food sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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The J.R. 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 position is responsible for operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and programming all packaging equipment on various lines. This position will break, cover vacancies, and train employees in all Packaging Operator positions to ensure that all packaging area equipment and people are able to package potato products in an efficient manner consistent with customer, quality assurance and packaging goals and expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the efficient operation of the Blueprint case packer and case erector, baggers, Ishida scales, and all supportingequipment of the Retail Line/Line 4 for optimal performance.
• Ensures the efficient operation of baggers, Ishida scales and supporting equipment to meet required packaged volumes.
• Ensures the efficient operation of package machines and support equipment to achieve required weights and bag and casecondition.
• Corrects underweight cases and slip cases as needed.
• Ensures packaging equipment and immediate area is maintained in a food sanitary manner, which meets Company standards.
• Ensures packaging materials are readily available at all times.
• Ensures proper programming on all packaging equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot all packaging equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to train on all procedures and operating techniques.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with maintenance to perform preventative maintenance.
• Ensures packaging equipment and immediate area is maintained in a food sanitary manner on a daily basis and during major cleanup, which meets company standards.
• Ensures adjustments to packaging equipment, baggers, Ishida scales and bag coder are conducted for efficient operation and can troubleshoot and optimize the following components.
• Ensures attendance and participation in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills andknowledge.
• Ensures no injuries of self or others by following safe work practices and policies.
• Ensures self compliance with Company policies and procedures and Union Labor Agreement.
• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a participative management style conducive with operational goals.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities as may be required by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet operational goals.

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

3+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

The JR Simplot Company offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits, paid holidays, paid family building leave, retirement contribution match and paid vacation & floating holidays.

• Overtime requirements in this position are common and may be required to meet operational goals.
• Must be able to work around and consume products containing soy, wheat, and dairy.
• No relocation assistance offered for this role.
• Shift: 6pm-6am
• Pay: $20.25

Job Requisition ID:22415

Travel Required:None

Location(s):GF Plant - Ontario

Country:United States

**The J.R. 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. **