Packaging Utility Moses Lake Production Campus at The J.R. Simplot Company

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 This job exists to ensure product quality and production levels are achieved and sustained for the packaging equipment on the assigned line(s). This includes providing electronic and mechanical maintenance operation sanitation troubleshooting and repair of all equipment in the Packaging Area from the distribution system to the LGVs. This position may also assist with the operation electronic and mechanical maintenance troubleshooting and repair of other equipment throughout the facility.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.Key Responsibilities Maintains Company standards for safety quality food safety sanitation and GMPs.Provides troubleshooting repair and support on the equipment instrumentation systems and supporting equipment including most mechanical some electrical and some electronic aspects.Observes and listens to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs. This includes operating equipment to verify operational efficiency.Must be able to drive a forklift and assist with tote management as needed.Utilizes computer and computer programs to communicate document and track shift information and ensures that all documents and reports are completed accurately in a timely and efficient manner.Operates and monitors equipment within the assigned Zone including but not limited to the distribution system scales baggers seal detection inspection equipment (metal detectors X-rays and bag/case weighers) case packers case erectors case settler/sealer glue distribution system tapers coders/ labelers flap detectors.Operates and monitors equipment in the Packaging Area including but not limited to distribution system decline conveyor metal detectors x-rays tray formers case erectors check-weighers film shrink wrapper.Performs required quality checks and sampling (bag/case weights audit check-weighers metal detector X-ray packaging workmanship etc.) and ensures that they are conducted in compliance with established procedures and specifications. Ensures that metal detector checks and all other required checks (x-ray bag weights bag/case integrity etc.) are conducted and recorded in the appropriate location in a timely manner.Typical Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Relevant Experience 3 years related experience and/or trainingOther Information Must be able to work around and consume products containing soy wheat and dairy.Job Requisition ID: 24376Travel Required: NoneLocation(s): GF Plant - Moses LakeCountry: United StatesRate of Pay: $23.33/hrAttractive total rewards package that includes:Medical dental vision coverage401(k) savings plan10 Paid HolidaysVacation TimeDetails available in Collective Bargaining AgreementPaid Family Building LeaveEducation AssistanceBenefits details available at **The J.R. 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. ** Key Skills Restaurant Experience,Food Service,GIS,Hand Tools,Lift Truck Experience,Construction Experience,Wastewater,Commercial Driving,Screen Printing,Operations Management,Sanitation,Power Tools Employment Type : Hourly Experience: years Vacancy: 1