Vision Systems Operator (Crew C) Grand Forks, ND
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026.
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 job ensures the Automatic Defect Removal System operates at maximum efficiency and maintains both sanitation and production at optimum levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Operates and monitors all sorting vision systems (to include ADR Sorting equipment, Whole Potato Sorters, and Optix-LDA) to achieve optimum defect efficiency.
- Ensures there is no injury to self or others by following safe work practices (including Standard Operating Procedures) and policies.
- Attend and participate in all training activities for the position. Ensure the acquired skills and knowledge are applied.
- Ensure sanitation of equipment and housekeeping of the entire facility.
- Ensure self-compliance with Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Provides skilled troubleshooting, repair and support on the vision systems and supporting equipment including mechanical and plumbing, electrical, and electronic aspects.
- Must be able to inspect components of the vision systems and perform the preventative maintenance procedures.
- Ensure proper food safety, sanitation and cleaning procedures of the vision systems.
- Must be able to document, monitor, maintain, and assist with reporting of shift events.
- Replaces and repairs belts as well as other routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Installs fittings and repairs high pressure hoses, guns and any other sanitation equipment.
- Performs and records all efficiency/waste sampling.
Typical Education
High School graduate or equivalent
Relevant Experience
- Must have completed the Job Skill Evaluation successfully
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, divisions and calculate percentages to make proper adjustment as required
- Must have an acceptable safety record.
- Must have an acceptable attendance record.
- Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
Job Requisition ID: 27511
Travel Required:
Location(s): GF Plant - Grand Forks
Country: United States
Rate of Pay: $26.24/hr.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
- 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 simplotbenefits.com
**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.**