Mainline Operator Moses Lake Production Campus

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: 24853

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. **