About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="line-height:107%">The Packaging Mechanic diagnoses packaging equipment problems, repairs minor and major breakdown of high-speed packaging equipment, sets up and installs all packaging equipment, performs preventative maintenance items, improves line efficiencies, and ensures all equipment is in safe working condition. </span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Performs processing equipment repair, overhaul, and troubleshooting of equipment; changes and replaces belts, sprockets, bearings, chains, motors, etc. </span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Evaluates equipment for performance, performs adjustments, replaces parts, etc. as needed to ensure uninterrupted processing of vegetables </span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Performs routine and non-routine checks and preventative maintenance tasks established by the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Familiar with proper start-up and shut down of processing equipment </span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Assists in overhauling processing equipment after the processing season </span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Performs other duties as assigned </span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Typical Education</b></H2> </div><div><table style="border-collapse:collapse;width:279.0pt;border:none" width="372"><colgroup> <col style="width:279.0pt" width="372"> </colgroup> <tbody> <tr style="height:15.0pt"> <td style="border:none;height:15.0pt;width:279.0pt;padding:0.0px;vertical-align:bottom;white-space:nowrap" width="372" height="20"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-weight:400.0"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">High school diploma or general education degree (GED)</span></span></span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Relevant Experience</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Experience with troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems </span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">2+ years prior experience in a processing environment </span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Other Information</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.5in;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="line-height:normal">Good knowledge of Computer Systems.</span></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.5in;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="line-height:normal">Experience with troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and electronic Systems.</span></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.5in;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="line-height:normal">Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.</span></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.5in;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="line-height:normal">Ability to balance multiple tasks, be flexible and work well under pressure.</span></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.5in;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="line-height:normal">Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments.</span></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.5in;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="line-height:normal">Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment.</span></span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Job Requisition ID: 26496</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Travel Required: None</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Location(s): GF Plant - Pasco</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Country: United States</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Wage range or rate of pay: $29.39/HR </span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Attractive total rewards package that includes:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Medical, dental, vision coverage</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">401(k) savings plan</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">10 Paid Holidays</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Paid Time Off (where applicable)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Education Assistance (where applicable)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com</span></li> </ul> <p><br><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">**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.</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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 <a id="OWAcfb96164-dba8-bc89-b216-90b56a413400" title="https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploadedfiles/Another/News/Press_Releases/FCA-Flyer_v7_English.pdf" href="https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploadedfiles/Another/News/Press_Releases/FCA-Flyer_v7_English.pdf">Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide </a>and <a id="OWA81f909fd-4b4c-01e6-7f73-8d8240b6a113" title="https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.94" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.94">RCW 49.94.010</a> for more information.**</span></strong></p>