Packaging Maintenance Mechanic - Moses Lake Production Campus

The J.R. Simplot Company•Moses Lake, WA

4d•$28 - $40•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 Mechanic works independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. This role includes troubleshooting issues, repairing failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensuring maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. This person provides direction for effective execution of maintenance activity on all machinery and equipment throughout the plant and office facilities. The Maintenance Mechanic is also responsible for the optimum utilization of available resources such as manpower, equipment, time, etc. This person must be responsible for decisions, actions and failures; must establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results. In addition, the maintenance mechanic must partner with others to get work done and work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. This position offers a $1,250 sign-on bonus and up to $2,500 in retention bonuses. 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
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics
Basic electrical repair in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings and write detailed repair reports
Ability to analyze and make decisions
Ability to diagram equipment control problems
Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Good organizational and planning skills
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory, and represent the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lift and move heavy equipment
Climb ladders and work in high, precarious places

Nice To Haves

Experience with 480-volt power and 24 control voltages to 120 volt electrical troubleshooting
Program and trouble shoot Allen Bradley SLC500 and MicroLogix series.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and maintain food packaging equipment , such as form-fill-seal machines, labelers, cartoners, case packers, and conveyors.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
Troubleshoot mechanical and minor electrical issues to ensure consistent line operation and product flow.
Adjust machine settings to meet packaging specifications, including product size, weight, and labeling requirements.
Ensure packaging operations meet food safety standards , including allergen control, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), and HACCP protocols.
Clean and sanitize packaging equipment regularly to meet hygiene and food safety regulations.
Monitor packaging integrity , including seal quality, label accuracy, and proper coding (e.g., expiration dates).
Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.
Document maintenance activities, equipment performance, and downtime incidents in compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Support efficient changeovers , ensuring machines are configured correctly for new product runs while minimizing waste and delays.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area , adhering to plant safety and 5S principles.