Packaging Operator (Crew A)

Simplot Company; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.R. Simplot Company is seeking a Packaging Operator at the GF Plant in Grand Forks to tend, maintain, and adjust the packaging line for stock, fill, wrap, seal and label bags with finished product. Safety, efficiency and minimal waste are prioritized.

Responsibilities include monitoring metal detectors, check-weigh kickoffs, controlling weights, data entry, sanitation, and bi-weekly major cleanup. A high school diploma and 3+ years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read training materials and complete paperwork in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Tends, maintains and adjusts the packaging line to stock, fill, wrap, seal and label bags with finished product.
• Monitors metal detectors and check-weigh kickoffs; notifies management as needed.
• Controls packaging weights for main line or specialty products.
• Performs data entry and maintains accurate records; ensures cleanliness of work area.
• Operates and adjusts packaging equipment; participates in bi-weekly major cleanup.

Skills

Data entry

Quality control

Packaging equipment

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MMS system

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

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

• Monitors and ensures metal detectors are tested and fully functional.
• Monitors check-weigher kickoffs and notifies management of concerns when necessary.
• Controls packaging weights for main line or specialty products.
• Reads and understands training materials, and other information related to the job and complete paperwork in a timely, efficient manner so the paperwork is thorough and legible.
• Must be able to enter data into computer.
• Monitors and ensures quality of bag condition, proper codes, case condition, glue condition and metal detector checks.
• Recycles product from faulty packaging.
• Responsible for cleanliness of work area and equipment and ensures work area meets company standards for cleanliness of work area. Responsible for data entry for sanitation into MMS.
• Ensures materials are supplied and loaded for all equipment on the assigned line.
• Responsible to operate and perform adjustments to packaging equipment. (i.e., unclog packaging machines, changing paper, testing, and scale vibrator cleaning.)
• Responsible to participate in bi-weekly major cleanup.

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

3+ years related experience and/or training

Job Requisition ID:26329

Travel Required:

Location(s):GF Plant - Grand Forks

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.