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Salary
≈ $43k – $77k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Caldwell)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.

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The J.R. Simplot Company is a privately held food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho, active in potato and vegetable processing, food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming and cattle production. Founded in 1929 by J.R. Simplot, it supplies frozen potato products to restaurant chains worldwide and runs processing plants across the US and Canada, plus operations in Mexico, China and Australia through Simplot Australia. It hires plant and process operators, forklift and packaging operators, QA lab technicians, electricians, engineering interns, account executives and finance analysts.

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.

Summary

This role will direct and coordinate the maintenance of the plant's process maintenance to ensure maximum operating efficiency in a safe, cost effective and timely manner. It is the responsibility of this job to maintain the plant process equipment to ensure the equipment is kept in top condition at all times for the best operating performance. This job is accountable for maintaining the plant in a clean, organized and presentable manner. This job is accountable for maintaining and upgrading all equipment in their accountability area, specifically processing equipment, with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensures that the Plant Policies, Procedures and Union contracts are administered and followed in a fair and consistent manner.
  • Directs the loss control program in their area of accountability, to reduce personal injury accidents, other losses, and to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Is responsible to attend and participate in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge.
  • Is responsible for identifying the training needs of subordinates, ensuring their participation in appropriate training activities, and reinforcing subordinate’s skill development with coaching, feedback and recognition.
  • Maintains awareness of new developments, equipment and processes for potential applications to meet corporate and plant objectives.
  • Recommends equipment, procedural and facility modifications to ensure the most efficient use of our resources.
  • Directs the process areas maintenance functions to ensure the maximum operating efficiencies are maintained to meet minimal downtime, quality, volume, grade yield, safety and cost control performance.
  • Provide technical services to ensure conformance with applicable codes and standards of safety, quality, sanitation and environmental protection. Must understand the codes and standards.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university is preferred (Equivalent experience of education and experience will be considered for meeting the minimum requirements of the role).

Relevant Experience

3+ years related experience and/or training.

Industrial maintenance experience is highly desired, preferably in food manufacturing.

Required Certifications

Other Information

Potato processing experience. Hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, sheet metal work, millwright trade, and basic electrical knowledge. Mechanical aptitude, strong mathematical, verbal and written communication skills.

Job Requisition ID: 27658

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Idaho Plant - Caldwell

Country: United States

**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.**

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