Packaging Operator I: Food Packaging Specialist

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 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.