Operator Packaging Machine - D Shift

Lamb Weston•Twin Falls, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator Packaging Machine operates, monitors, and adjusts packaging equipment in accordance with safety, food safety, quality, and production standards. This position is on the D Shift, which is identified as nights. Equipment and processes monitored include line sanitation, ink-jet coder, bagger, Dyna-pack, settlers, and case sealers. The operator performs routine metal detector checks, monitors line flow and product feed, adjusts vibrators for bagger performance, orders packaging materials, and ensures proper container sizing. The role also involves recording equipment efficiencies and downtime, completing accurate reports, checking packaging quality (including weights, seals, codes, and glue patterns), completing CILs and centerlines, participating in AMD Drumbeats, and reworking product when necessary. Other duties may be assigned. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, changing temperatures, wet or slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells, and potential allergens. The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, repetitive arm and hand movements, working overhead or under equipment, and climbing stairs or ladders. Employees may need to sample food while evaluating products.

Requirements

Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certifications are required; employees who are not qualified will be trained and must meet certification requirements.
Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing, and understand and follow written and oral instructions in English; requirement may vary by location.
Be able to become qualified within time frames established by the facility.
Demonstrate basic math skills.
Have basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn.
Be able to perform repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements and work with hands and arms overhead or in and under equipment.
Have the manual dexterity, coordination, and balance needed to work at ground level and at heights and to operate work-related equipment.
Have close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Be able to climb stairs or ladders regularly.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Experience driving a forklift in a warehouse or manufacturing establishment preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor line sanitation, ink-jet coder, bagger operation, Dyna-pack operation, settlers, and case sealers.
Perform routine metal detector checks to ensure proper operation.
Monitor line flow rates and regularly check that product feeds properly through baggers.
Monitor and adjust vibrators to optimize bagger performance.
Order packaging material.
Ensure proper container sizing.
Record packaging machinery efficiencies and downtime, and complete reports accurately.
Ensure packaging quality by conducting regular checks of weights, seals, codes, glue patterns, and other quality measures.
Complete CILs and centerlines.
Participate in AMD Drumbeats.
Rework product when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs, including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
401(k) plan with company contributions
Financial planning services
Employee stock purchase program
Health Savings Accounts
Life and accident insurance
Family-friendly employee events
Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services