Line 1 Packaging Technician

Lamb Weston

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Line 1 Packaging Technician role offers a diverse range of responsibilities to team members looking to immerse themselves in all areas of L1 packaging, positions include but not limited to palletizer and packaging operator. Operating each work week under a rotating schedule allows each team member to contribute in several aspects benefiting our CBN goals on a weekly basis. This safety focused, team oriented, and target driven position provides a solid career path for future leaders of Lamb Weston.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral).
• Functions well in team environment.
• Demonstrates capable troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of thinking critically.
• Basic understanding/ Proficiency in PC skills; Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Trained and qualified in L1 Bio-Print, L1 Frozen Sorters, L1 packaging operations, and palletizer positions.
• Sanitation qualification is required.
• Team member must be Lock-out/Tag-out qualified.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all plant rules and safety policies as specified in the Lamb Weston Employee Handbook.
• Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature.
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
• Ability to operate work related equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience in Food Manufacturing, or related field, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in Lamb Weston Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice programs.
• Conducts packaging quality checks per procedure and by request of the Packaging Lead, Team Leader Production, Team Leader quality, Team Leader Area Production, and Line Structure Team.
• Performs all Daily Management System standards per schedule to include CILs, FSILs, CLs, and Defect Handling.
• Operates cohesively with additional Line 1 Packaging Technician team members in management of the Line 1 packaging area; Including but not limited to all job functions from the L1 transfer room, frozen and Bio-Print sorters, L1 Ishidas, Lambpaks through the case sealers, and the interstitial room through the Palletizer.
• Engages in scheduled AMD activities.
• Forklift driving, with dry supply and wooden pallets to the line.
• Performs quality checks including not limit to metal detector checks, back seal checks, bag codes, and bag seals.
• Daily sanitation includes basic housekeeping of packaging room area.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees