Idahoan Foods Jobs Hiring Now
Idahoan Foods is hiring for 5 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in compliance & risk and engineering (Non-Software). Migrate Mate updates Idahoan Foods's live openings daily. Idahoan Foods is a food manufacturing company known for producing instant potato and other shelf-stable food products for retail and foodservice customers across the United States.
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Idahoan Foods hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 5
- Top team
- Compliance & Risk
- Seniority
- Mid to senior level
- Work type
- 20% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Idaho Falls
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Job purpose
The primary responsibility of the Automation Technician 1 position is to perform the maintenance troubleshooting, and upgrades for the plant electrical, network, automation, and instrumentation systems.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure the proper and safe operation of instrumentation and automation control systems.
- Calibrate and repair temperature, flow, pressure, DP, weight, level instrumentation and the associated testing equipment.
- Diagnose, repair, install, and modify electronic and/or electro-mechanical equipment including analog, digital, and discrete components.
- Perform updates on electrical and process control systems to maximize plant production and reliability.
- Program, install, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Design, develop, troubleshoot, and install Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and other graphical interfaces.
- Program and install AC/DC variable frequency drives.
- Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial computer networks.
- Assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of plant electrical wiring and process control systems.
- Design and update data acquisition systems.
- Project development, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial computer networks.
- Assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical wiring to prevent electrical failures.
- Perform preventative maintenance (PM) inspections on electronic systems to prevent electrical failures.
- Assist with fabrication, wiring, repair, and modification of industrial control panels, and associated equipment.
- Complies with all safety programs, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), behavior observations, confined space program, hot works program, ladder safety, emergency response, chemical safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fall protection, incident investigation, hearing protection, electrical safety, NEC, etc.
- All other duties, responsibilities, and projects as assigned or required.
Qualifications/Required Skills
- Education and Experience: Associate degree focusing on Automation and/or equivalent relevant experience. Automation Technician 1 is an entry-level automation position where the candidate will need a fundamental understanding of electrical automation and control equipment in the food manufacturing industry.
- Certifications: Complete and maintain Idahoan Foods Electrical Safety, Forklift, and CPR & First Aid certifications.
- Technical Skills:
- Experience and knowledge in the application of Rockwell Software and other software tools commonly used in the automation industry.
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLC and PAC controllers.
- Understanding of AC/DC electrical theory, Ohms Law, and basic electrical formulas and equations.
- Knowledge in trouble-shooting electrical distribution systems, AC/DC motors, transformers, and relay control systems.
- Experience with process sensors, encoders, and other industrial control equipment.
- Familiar with motor starters, VFDs, Servo controllers, and other control equipment.
- Working knowledge of the NFPA 70E (NEC) and other electrical practices and standards.
- Knowledge and experience applying and interpreting results from test equipment, including process calibration equipment, digital volt-ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, ammeter, analog sourcing meter, megohmmeter, and digital frequency meters.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs.
- This position requires quantitative skills and knowledge of math functions such as percentages and decimals.
- Ability to use basic hand tools, including soldering irons, and power tools.
- Computer fluency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook/email, and ability to utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) required.
Other Details
- Work Environment: The nature of this position requires the ability to work in hot, dry, wet, and cold environments inside and outside the facility for extended periods of time.
- Environmental/Physical Aspects: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand on concrete floors for extended periods of time with moving parts and loud noise. May require entry into confined spaces and working with sanitizers and cleaning chemicals. Must use PPE and work on ladders, scaffolds, forklift cages, scissor/boom lifts, and in PITS while using proper safety precautions. Must be flexible to work various shifts as assigned.
- Interpersonal Relationships: Collaborate with Maintenance Team and communicate effectively with various department leads and supervisors. Accountable to various departments of plant management.
- Must be able to collaborate with other teams developing and implementing projects and other improvements. Must be able to complete projects based on individual knowledge and experience with limited management oversight.
- This position requires a high degree of self-confidence and maturity to make decisions required in day-to-day activities. Must be able to solve problems with minimal direction, be detailed oriented, and have strong organizational skills.
- A team player who is flexible and accepts changing assignments and accountabilities. Should display excellent interpersonal skills.
Alignment with Core Values of the Company
- Respect & Value Our People
- Stay in Front of Change While Reducing Costs
- Delight Our Customers
- Food Quality & Safety
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Job purpose
The primary responsibility of the Automation Technician 1 position is to perform the maintenance troubleshooting, and upgrades for the plant electrical, network, automation, and instrumentation systems.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure the proper and safe operation of instrumentation and automation control systems.
- Calibrate and repair temperature, flow, pressure, DP, weight, level instrumentation and the associated testing equipment.
- Diagnose, repair, install, and modify electronic and/or electro-mechanical equipment including analog, digital, and discrete components.
- Perform updates on electrical and process control systems to maximize plant production and reliability.
- Program, install, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Design, develop, troubleshoot, and install Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and other graphical interfaces.
- Program and install AC/DC variable frequency drives.
- Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial computer networks.
- Assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of plant electrical wiring and process control systems.
- Design and update data acquisition systems.
- Project development, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial computer networks.
- Assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical wiring to prevent electrical failures.
- Perform preventative maintenance (PM) inspections on electronic systems to prevent electrical failures.
- Assist with fabrication, wiring, repair, and modification of industrial control panels, and associated equipment.
- Complies with all safety programs, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), behavior observations, confined space program, hot works program, ladder safety, emergency response, chemical safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fall protection, incident investigation, hearing protection, electrical safety, NEC, etc.
- All other duties, responsibilities, and projects as assigned or required.
Qualifications/Required Skills
- Education and Experience: Associate degree focusing on Automation and/or equivalent relevant experience. Automation Technician 1 is an entry-level automation position where the candidate will need a fundamental understanding of electrical automation and control equipment in the food manufacturing industry.
- Certifications: Complete and maintain Idahoan Foods Electrical Safety, Forklift, and CPR & First Aid certifications.
- Technical Skills:
- Experience and knowledge in the application of Rockwell Software and other software tools commonly used in the automation industry.
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLC and PAC controllers.
- Understanding of AC/DC electrical theory, Ohms Law, and basic electrical formulas and equations.
- Knowledge in trouble-shooting electrical distribution systems, AC/DC motors, transformers, and relay control systems.
- Experience with process sensors, encoders, and other industrial control equipment.
- Familiar with motor starters, VFDs, Servo controllers, and other control equipment.
- Working knowledge of the NFPA 70E (NEC) and other electrical practices and standards.
- Knowledge and experience applying and interpreting results from test equipment, including process calibration equipment, digital volt-ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, ammeter, analog sourcing meter, megohmmeter, and digital frequency meters.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs.
- This position requires quantitative skills and knowledge of math functions such as percentages and decimals.
- Ability to use basic hand tools, including soldering irons, and power tools.
- Computer fluency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook/email, and ability to utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) required.
Other Details
- Work Environment: The nature of this position requires the ability to work in hot, dry, wet, and cold environments inside and outside the facility for extended periods of time.
- Environmental/Physical Aspects: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand on concrete floors for extended periods of time with moving parts and loud noise. May require entry into confined spaces and working with sanitizers and cleaning chemicals. Must use PPE and work on ladders, scaffolds, forklift cages, scissor/boom lifts, and in PITS while using proper safety precautions. Must be flexible to work various shifts as assigned.
- Interpersonal Relationships: Collaborate with Maintenance Team and communicate effectively with various department leads and supervisors. Accountable to various departments of plant management.
- Must be able to collaborate with other teams developing and implementing projects and other improvements. Must be able to complete projects based on individual knowledge and experience with limited management oversight.
- This position requires a high degree of self-confidence and maturity to make decisions required in day-to-day activities. Must be able to solve problems with minimal direction, be detailed oriented, and have strong organizational skills.
- A team player who is flexible and accepts changing assignments and accountabilities. Should display excellent interpersonal skills.
Alignment with Core Values of the Company
- Respect & Value Our People
- Stay in Front of Change While Reducing Costs
- Delight Our Customers
- Food Quality & Safety
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Working at Idahoan Foods
Idahoan Foods's 5 open roles are mid to senior level, and about 20% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are compliance & risk, engineering (Non-Software), and business development. Idahoan Foods is a food manufacturing company that produces instant potato products and other shelf-stable foods for retail grocers and non-commercial foodservice operators. The company operates production facilities and employs workers across operations, maintenance, automation, and commercial sales functions. Most Idahoan Foods roles are based in Idaho Falls, with some in Lewisville and Chicago.
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How many jobs is Idahoan Foods hiring for right now?
Idahoan Foods is hiring for 5 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in compliance & risk and engineering (Non-Software). Openings span production, maintenance, automation, and sales functions across Idahoan Foods' manufacturing and commercial operations.
What kinds of roles does Idahoan Foods hire for?
The most active teams are compliance & risk, engineering (Non-Software), and business development. Idahoan Foods typically hires for production and manufacturing roles such as production operators and maintenance managers, as well as technical positions like automation technicians and commercial roles including national account managers. Most postings are mid to senior level, covering both plant floor and office-based positions.
Are Idahoan Foods jobs remote or in-person?
A mix of remote and on-site. About 20% of Idahoan Foods's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Idaho Falls. Each Idahoan Foods listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Idahoan Foods?
Find an open role at Idahoan Foods on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing directly through to Idahoan Foods' own careers page to submit your application. Idahoan Foods manages its own hiring process, including application review, interviews, and offers, independent of Migrate Mate.
Does Idahoan Foods hire entry-level?
Most of Idahoan Foods's open roles on Migrate Mate are mid to senior level as of July 16, 2026. Entry-level openings are limited. Check individual Idahoan Foods listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Idahoan Foods hiring?
Most Idahoan Foods roles are based in Idaho Falls, with some in Lewisville and Chicago, and about 20% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.