Packaging Lead; Night Shift Pasco, WA

Position: Packaging Lead (Night Shift) Pasco, WA
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 Lead leads the daily operation of the packaging crew and equipment in a multi-line packaging department. The individual assists in the training of packaging department personnel on equipment operations and other packaging procedures. This person oversees the safety of the employees and the safe operation of the machines in the packaging department.

Key Responsibilities

 Organizes and supervises packaging personnel and the start up and continuous operation of the packaging equipment on a shift
 Communicates with other departments to ensure a quality product is being delivered to our customer
 Plans and coordinates the packaging activities with Packaging Department Management
 Assists in setting production goals and help packaging department achieve goals
 Ensures that packaging personnel is working safely and the safe operation of packaging equipment
 Performs other duties as assigned
 Typical Education
 High School diploma or equivalent Relevant Experience

 Preferred two years plus related experience
 Mechanical aptitude
 Good knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Office Suite
 Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
 Ability to balance multiple tasks, be flexible and work well under pressure
 Ability to work in both refrigerated environments and frozen environments
 Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment; ability to lead a group of employees
 Other Information

 Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in a manner to successfully perform the job duties.
 Must be able to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and counting).
 Must be able to perform basic computer skills (turn computer on, use a mouse, save a document, and open a file or program).
 Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs in a safe and proper manner.
 Must be able to use up to 50 pounds of push/pull force needed to push/pull barrels weighing up to 450 lbs using a rolling device.
 Must be able to maneuver in close quarters and climb stairs and ladders.
 Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time.
 Must be able to work in extreme environments: hot or cold temperatures and wet and slick floors.
 Must be able to work with and around hazardous chemicals wearing appropriate PPE, includes but not limited to, full wetsuit, boots, chemical gloves and face shield or goggles.
 Job

Requisition :  26491

Travel Required:

None
 Location(s): GF Plant - Pasco
 Country:
United States
 Wage range or rate of pay: $28.08/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:

 Medical, dental, vision coverage
 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 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.
  
 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.**