Plant Support (Crew A) Ontario, OR

Simplot; Ontario (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot's Ontario, OR facility seeks a Plant Support (Crew A) to assist with production line operations and uphold safety, quality, and GMP standards. The role emphasizes alertness and safe equipment operation in a fast-paced environment at the GF Plant in Ontario.

No prior experience required; candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be capable of learning lift truck/endorsements within 30 days. Shift is 6:00am–6:00pm with a $21.02/hour base pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Must obtain Lift Truck and platform/scissor lift endorsements within 30 days of starting.
• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate to perform job duties.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have manual dexterity in both hands.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Company standards for safety, quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs.
• Work in production areas and perform a variety of jobs to maintain smooth operation of production lines.
• Ensure effective communication with relevant personnel.
• Utilize computer programs to communicate, document, and track shift information; complete reports accurately.
• Maintain food safety standards by inspecting raw and finished product.
• Operate packaging equipment and assist with related tasks as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lift Truck endorsement

Platform/Scissor Lift endorsement

Job description

Plant Support (Crew A) Ontario, OR

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

This position is responsible for work in production areas and performing a variety of jobs and tasks required to maintain smooth operation of the production lines and to assist when specific needs arise. This position exists to ensure product quality and production levels are achieved and sustained within the production areas. It is imperative that the person conducts themselves in a manner that ensures alertness and constant awareness of the safe operation of equipment and its surroundings.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain Company standards for safety, quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs
• Will work in production areas and perform a variety of jobs and tasks required to maintain smooth operation of the production lines and to assist when specific needs arise.
• Ensure necessary level of communication is maintained with the appropriate personnel.
• Utilize computer and computer programs to communicate, document, and track shift information and ensure that all documents and reports are completed accurately in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain food safety standards by inspecting raw and finished product.
• Strip and slip case product safely, efficiently, and correctly.
• Rework held pallets safely, efficiently, and correctly.
• Build, break down, re-line, and maintain tote supply safely, efficiently, and correctly.
• Hand case and palletize safely, efficiently, and correctly.
• Complete major clean up, daily cleaning, and start up duties safely, efficiently, and correctly.
• Operate the compactor safely, efficiently, and correctly.
• Proper food safety sanitation and cleaning procedures of all packaging equipment and tools.
• Create work orders for equipment needing work during downtime or is not operating correctly.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with maintenance to perform preventative maintenance.
• Additional accountabilities required by management are handled in a manner necessary while representing the company.
• Will assist in training other plant personnel.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Relevant Experience

No prior experience required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid equipment operator's license with a Lift Truck and platform/Scissor Lift endorsement within 30 days of starting the bid.
• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in a manner to successfully perform the job duties.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have manual dexterity in both hands.

Other Information

No relocation assistance offered for this role.

Full-time role.

Shift: 6:00am-6:00pm

Pay: $21.02/hourly

Travel Required : None

Location(s) : GF Plant - Ontario

Country: United States

**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 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.94) for more information.**