Packaging Operator (Crew A)
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.
About the role
The Packaging Operator tends, maintains, and adjusts machines that stock, fill, wrap, seal, and label bags with finished product. This individual ensures that product and bagging requirements are met safely, efficiently, and with minimal waste. The Packaging Operator inspects bagging line processes and materials and responds promptly to any machine malfunctions.
Responsibilities
- Monitors and ensures metal detectors are tested and fully functional.
- Monitors check-weigher kickoffs and notifies management of concerns when necessary.
- Controls packaging weights for main line or specialty products.
- Reads and understands training materials and other information related to the job; completes paperwork in a timely, efficient manner so it is thorough and legible.
- Must be able to enter data into a computer.
- Monitors and ensures quality of bag condition, proper codes, case condition, glue condition, and metal detector checks.
- Recycles product from faulty packaging.
- Responsible for cleanliness of work area and equipment; ensures work area meets company standards for cleanliness.
- Responsible for data entry for sanitation into MMS.
- Ensures materials are supplied and loaded for all equipment on the assigned line.
- Operates and performs adjustments to packaging equipment (e.g., unclogging packaging machines, changing paper, testing, and scale vibrator cleaning).
- Participates in bi-weekly major cleanup.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- 3+ years of related experience and/or training.
Location: GF Plant - Grand Forks, United States