About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The 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>This position is responsible for operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and programming all packaging equipment on all lines with an emphasis on Line 4. This position will break, cover vacancies, and train employees in all Packaging Operator positions to ensure that all packaging area equipment and people are able to package French fry and specialty products in an efficient manner consistent with customer, quality assurance and packaging goals and expectations.</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><p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Operation of the Blueprint case packer and case erector, baggers, Ishida scales, and all supporting equipment of the Retail Line/Line 4 for optimal performance.</li> <li>Efficient operation of baggers, Ishida scales and supporting equipment to meet required packaged volumes and package machines and support equipment to achieve required weights and bag and case condition.</li> <li>Enters data regarding downtime into MMS.</li> <li>Corrects underweight cases and slip cases as needed.</li> <li>Packaging equipment and immediate area is maintained in a food sanitary manner, which meets Company standards.</li> <li>Packaging materials are readily available at all times and proper programming on all packaging equipment.</li> <li>Ability to troubleshoot all packaging equipment and to train on all procedures and operating techniques.</li> <li>Demonstrates the ability to work with maintenance to perform preventative maintenance.</li> <li>Packaging equipment and immediate area is maintained in a food sanitary manner on a daily basis and during major cleanup, which meets company standards.</li> <li>Attendance and participation in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge.</li> <li>Ensures no injuries of self or others by following safe work practices policies and self-compliance with Company policies and procedures and Union Labor Agreement.</li> <li>Interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a participative management style conducive with operational goals.</li> <li>Conducts him/herself in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the company.</li> <li>Ensures that additional accountabilities as may be required by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet operational goals.</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 height="20" style="height:15.0pt"> <td height="20" style="border:none;height:15.0pt;width:279.0pt;padding:0.0px;vertical-align:bottom;white-space:nowrap" width="372"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-weight:400.0"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">High school diploma or general education degree (GED)</span></span></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><table style="border-collapse:collapse;width:279.0pt;border:none" width="372"> <colgroup> <col style="width:279.0pt" width="372"> </colgroup> <tbody> <tr height="20" style="height:15.0pt"> <td height="20" style="border:none;height:15.0pt;width:279.0pt;padding:0.0px;vertical-align:bottom;white-space:nowrap" width="372"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-weight:400.0"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">3+ years related experience and/or training</span></span></span></span></span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Job Requisition ID: </strong>26695</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Travel Required:</strong> None</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Location(s):</strong> GF Plant - Othello</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Country:</strong> United States</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Rate of Pay: $26.65/hr</strong></span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Attractive total rewards package that includes:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Medical, dental, vision coverage</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">401(k) savings plan</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">10 Paid Holidays</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Vacation Time</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Paid Family Building Leave</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Education Assistance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">**The 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></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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 <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><a title="" href="https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Civil%20Rights%20Division/Fair%20Chance%20Act/FCA-Flyer_June%202026_English_Update.pdf?VersionId=mmfHLJ9an2.w58wsyA2a.Buxej.FZ06Y" target="_self">Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide</a> </span>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></p>