Defect Systems Operator - Moses Lake Production Campus

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For more than 90 years, Simplot Company has grown as a family-owned, privately held global food and agriculture company. Our diverse businesses span agriculture, food production, manufacturing, mining, plant and animal sciences, ranching and cattle production, logistics, and transportation, connecting many of the essential steps that bring food from the earth to communities around the world.

That diversity creates strength, stability, and opportunity. Across our global business, employees can build new skills, explore different career paths, and contribute to meaningful work in a culture where safety is foundational.

Whatever your role, your work at Simplot contributes to something bigger. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and help shape the future of food and agriculture.

This job is responsible for the operation of the upstream optical equipment and defect removal systems in the facility. The Defect Systems Operator has primary responsibility for product quality with regard to defects.

• Fully understand the purpose and operation of the upstream optical equipment and defect removal systems along with having the ability to make decisions based on sound judgement when a situation dictates.
• Responsible for making appropriate adjustments, corrections in equipment settings, and ensuring proper sanitation of equipment to effectively meet defect targets without excessive product loss.

High School Graduate or equivalent

• Must be qualified as a Fry Plant Assistant Process Operator or Fry Plant Sanitation II for one year.
• Must have an acceptable safety record.
• Must have an acceptable attendance record.
• Conducts himself/herself in a manner that ensures alertness and constant awareness of the safe operation of equipment and its surroundings.

Travel Required:

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $26.63/hr.

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• 401(k) savings plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (where applicable)
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance (where applicable)
• 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.