About this role
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
The Main Line Operator is responsible for monitoring all equipment on the main line from the peelers through the fryer, up to and including the oil system. The Main Line operator is responsible for adding and mixing additive, performing free fatty acid tests, maintaining and recording temperatures of equipment in the work areas, ensuring correct oil type is used for the product being produced, entering and changing data in the computer system, and sanitizing the work area. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of the main line processing area along with having to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates. This job is responsible for operating equipment in the main processing line and performing upstream grading functions to meet operational goals and customer specifications.
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
- Ensures alertness and constant awareness of the safe operation of moving equipment and other potential safety hazards in a production plant.
- Ensures necessary level of communication is maintained with the appropriate personnel.
Typical Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Relevant Experience
Combination of experience and education will be considered.
Other Information
- Must have an acceptable safety record. Must have an acceptable attendance record
- Must have basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication division and percent) to make proper adjustments and calibrations as required
- Must be able to read and understand operations manuals and make entries in daily logs, computers, and check sheets.
Job Requisition ID: 25051
Travel Required: None
Location(s): GF Columbia Basin Plant - Moses Lake
Country: United States
Rate of Pay: $27.42
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Family Building Leave
- Education Assistance
- Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com
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.
Other facts
About Simplot
Founded in 1929, the J.R. Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the privately held and family-owned Company employs more than 15,000 employees worldwide. The Company's integrated portfolio includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. The Simplot Brand and our values still align with the qualities you find in farmers: independence, fairness, resilience and resourcefulness. We imagine a better future, build innovative solutions to help feed a growing global population and share an unwavering commitment to the communities where we operate. Simplot’s success is strengthened by our history, driven by our employees, and ensured by our commitment to our Purpose, Mission and Core Values. Many things have changed at Simplot over the years, but J.R.’s bedrock vision carries forward: work hard, give honest value, be good partners and – today more than ever – treat the Earth and its bounty as a resource to be respected and protected.
What you'll do
- The Main Line Operator is responsible for monitoring equipment on the main line and ensuring safe operation. This includes adding additives, performing tests, maintaining temperatures, and sanitizing the work area.
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