Cutter Operator

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.

Operates and controls a variety of equipment such as; electronic strip sorters, automatic defect removal equipment, electronicspecialty sorter, grader shakers, silver eliminator, mechanical and flow cut cutter, and various conveyors, pumps, and supportequipment for the purpose of providing in-grade product line flow to all production lines by performing the following duties.

• Monitors, diagnoses and adjusts electronic and mechanical equipment to maintain quality product flow while evaluating equipment performance and controlling to maintain acceptable product cut uniformity, sizing and defect limits, and sizing splits.
• Diagnose equipment operation problems then take appropriate actions to monitor, maintain and adjust line flow by correcting problems.
• Lubricate and maintain equipment by following maintenance schedules and procedures making repairs to equipment as appropriate or as directed.
• Performs cleanup, sanitation and other activities as necessary or by direction of the foreman.
• Communicates accurate and timely information to all individuals involved in the process.
• Records and reports appropriately on safety, production, quality, sanitation, and maintenance issues to all necessary individuals. (Maintain appropriate log book)
• Attend, participate and learn appropriate skills to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Will need to supply their own tools
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Incumbent must have a valid equipment operator’s license with a Lift Truck endorsement.
• Incumbent must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a job-related test.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees oforganization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Abilityto understand and interpret statistical inferences from a variety of information sources (Industrial engineering, etc.) Ability tocompute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizationexists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.

Must be able to work around and consume products containing soy, wheat, and dairy.

Shift: 6pm-6am

No relocation assistance offered for this role.

Job Requisition ID: 20589

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Plant - Ontario 

Country: United States

**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. **