Form Line Operator; Crew C) Grand Forks, ND

The 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.

This job will ensure management of Line 3 operations to achieve maximum run time, product quality, and raw product recovery. This is to be accomplished in a manner consistent with safety, quality and production goals.

• Ensure the monitoring of the blancher circulation system and flushes/unplugs this system as necessary.
• Check all equipment in the area to ensure it is fully functional.
• Ensures that Team Leaders, mechanics and other shift support personnel are notified regarding changes in Line 3 conditions.
• Utilize unscheduled/scheduled down-times.
• Monitors the weigh belt, blancher, quencher, fryer and freezer systems in Wonderware.
• Able to read and understand training materials and other information related to the job and complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensures that the oil system is operated safely and correctly to maintain proper filtration and free fatty acid levels (FFA).
• Ensures the preparation of additives and monitors their flow into the transfer system.
• Perform Fry-ups and take Agtron color measurements to make any necessary color adjustments.
• Ensures work area is maintained in a sanitary condition to prevent product contamination and efficient operations of all activities including start-up and major sanitation.
• Performs bi-weekly major cleanup.
• Ensure materials are supplied for all equipment on the line.

High School graduate or equivilent

• Must have completed the Job Skill Evaluation successfully
• Must have an acceptable safety record.
• Must have an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision

Job Requisition

GF Plant - Grand Forks

United States

$26.24/hr

• 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
• The 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.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**