Packaging Operator 1 (Crew A) Ontario, OR

Simplot•Ontario, OR

54d•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. SummaryThis position is responsible for operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and programming all packaging equipment on various lines.This position will break, cover vacancies, and train employees in all Packaging Operator positions to ensure that all packaging areaequipment and people are able to package potato products in an efficient manner consistent with customer, quality assurance andpackaging goals and expectations.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
3+ years related experience and/or training
Must be able to work around andconsume products containing soy, wheat, and dairy.

Responsibilities

Ensures the efficient operation of the Blueprint case packer and case erector, baggers, Ishida scales, and all supportingequipment of the Retail Line/Line 4 for optimal performance.
Ensures the efficient operation of baggers, Ishida scales and supporting equipment to meet required packaged volumes.
Ensures the efficient operation of package machines and support equipment to achieve required weights and bag and casecondition.
Enters data regarding downtime into MMS.
Corrects underweight cases and slip cases as needed.
Ensures packaging equipment and immediate area is maintained in a food sanitary manner, which meets Company standards.
Ensures packaging materials are readily available at all times.
Ensures proper programming on all packaging equipment.
Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot all packaging equipment.
Demonstrates the ability to train on all procedures and operating techniques.
Demonstrates the ability to work with maintenance to perform preventative maintenance.
Ensures packaging equipment and immediate area is maintained in a food sanitary manner on a daily basis and during majorcleanup, which meets company standards.
Ensures adjustments to packaging equipment, baggers, Ishida scales and bag coder are conducted for efficient operation andcan troubleshoot and optimize the following components.
Ensures attendance and participation in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills andknowledge.
Ensures no injuries of self or others by following safe work practices and policies.
Ensures self compliance with Company policies and procedures and Union Labor Agreement.
Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a participative management style conducivewith operational goals.
Ensures that additional accountabilities as may be required by management be handled in a manner necessary to meetoperational goals.