The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Summary

The Packaging Operator tends, maintains, and adjust machine 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.

Key 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 and complete paperwork in a timely, efficient manner so the paperwork is thorough and legible. Must be able to enter data into 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 and ensures work area meets company standards for cleanliness of work area. Responsible for data entry for sanitation into MMS.
• Ensures materials are supplied and loaded for all equipment on the assigned line.
• Responsible to operate and perform adjustments to packaging equipment. (i.e., unclog packaging machines, changing paper, testing, and scale vibrator cleaning.)
• Responsible to report malfunctions to a mechanic, lead, or supervisor. Assists maintenance while lines are running or during downtime of line or plant

Typical Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Relevant Experience
3+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

REQUIREMENTS

• Available to work night shift (7pm to 7am) and overtime shifts as needed.
• Math and computer skills.
• Forklift experience preferred, but on-the-job training is provided.
• Must be able to perform activities such as walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, stair and ladder climbing on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift a case of French fries – maximum 40 lbs.

PAY: $20.07/hour + night shift differential

SHIFT SCHEDULE

• 12 hour shifts. Employees work a 2-week rotation, working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday (4 shifts) on Week 1 and Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday (3 shifts) on Week 2.
• Employees will be assigned to either 7AM to 7PM (Crew A and B) or 7PM to 7AM shifts (Crew C and D).
• The monthly schedule does not include rotating from nights to days.
• Employees enjoy having a 3-day weekend every other week.
• Employees will receive 8 hours of time and half overtime on their 48 hour week schedule

Job Requisition ID: 8117

Travel Required: None

Location(s): FG Plant - Grand Forks

Country: United States

**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.**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.47 - $20.92 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grand Forks, ND 58203: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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