Operator Packaging Machine Trainee

Lamb Weston • Pasco, WA

1d • $21

About The Position

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world. A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together. If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you. Job Description Summary Perform packaging procedures as required to fulfill the daily production plan, working closely with the Packaging Technician, Leads and Team Leaders to coordinate incoming and the outgoing product flow in the Packaging area.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; or up to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic mathematical skills. (Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals.)
• Ability to retrieve data from a computer HMI (Human Machine Interface).
• Ability to multitask; operate two fillers simultaneously.
• 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 effectively communicate clearly in English commensurate with the requirements of this position.
• While performing the duties of this job, the packaging operator must be able to stand for extended time periods, occasionally climb on ladders or other elevated structures. Frequent above the shoulder work, bending, kneeling, twisting and reaching.
• Occasional pushing and pulling of filled supersacks using approximately 50 pounds of force.
• Occasionally tandem lift up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally perform job duties in dusty conditions, with possible exposure to airborne particles that may cause minor skin and eye irritation (see MSDS)
• Ability to work safely in close proximity to moving mechanical parts and forklifts.
• Able to occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Personal hygiene must meet company and government sanitation requirements.
• Incumbents must abide by safety rules as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, especially food production, is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the production lead, Team Leader, or Packaging Technician, package finished product to specification.
• Duties include hooking up, filling, and labeling supersacks in a centered position on each pallet so they correctly pass through a sizing curtain before being stored.
• Coordinate with other Packers and Packaging Technicians to ensure the efficient performance of the packaging process.
• Sanitation duties as required, to maintain a clean and safe work area and environment at all times.
• Comply with all safety regulations and follows Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Reports all accidents/injuries and unsafe conditions to Team Leader.
• Maintains any logs as required.
• Safely use heavy material handling equipment such as fillers or electric pallet jacks.
• Load slip sheets into packaging equipment.
• Perform other duties as they are assigned.

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