Packaging Machine Operator - Moses Lake Production Campus

Simplot•Moses Lake, WA

44d•$26•Onsite

About The Position

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. There are two plant facilities that make up the Moses Lake Production Campus. The selected candidate for this role will begin their training at one of these facilities and then will be assigned to one of the two locations after training is complete.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
3+ years related experience and/or training
Able to maneuver in close quarters and climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds and catwalks on a regular basis
Possess considerable manual dexterity with both hands
Able to lift up to up to 40 pounds
Able to work in extreme environments: hot, cold, wet, and slick floors
Able to work with chemicals
Able to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time
Must have an acceptable safety record
Must have an acceptable attendance record
Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision
Able to work in stressful situations
Able to distinguish colors
Able to read, understand, and communicate in a manner to successfully perform the job duties
Able to perform basic computer skills
Able to understand and apply basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and averages) including the proper use of a calculator

Responsibilities

Ability to safely operate machinery
Familiarity with lock out tag out procedures a plus
Must be able to read and understand packaging manuals, coding, and material labels.
Technical ability and comfort using computers
The Packaging Operator inspects bagging line processes and materials and responds promptly to any machine malfunctions
Maintains the start up and continuous operation of packaging equipment while maintaining efficiencies and assists the department in meeting or exceeding daily packaging goals
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 making adjustments
Logs information from each run
Maintains safe and clean working environment
Ability to work day and night shift and weekends (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am)