Packaging Machine Operator - Othello, WA

Job description

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 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: - 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. - 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. - Enters data regarding downtime into MMS. - Corrects underweight cases and sli...