Packaging Mechanic - Nights B

Lamb Weston•Boardman, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Mechanic monitors packaging and palletizing equipment to ensure proper operation and performs maintenance activities. The role includes routine and non-routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment repair, with a focus on safe work practices and minimizing equipment failure. The mechanic may perform repairs with minimal supervision and may assist in training new employees and supporting maintenance work in other plant areas. The position is based in Boardman, Oregon, and is identified as full time. It involves working near moving mechanical parts in wet or humid conditions, with exposure to fumes or airborne particles and extreme hot and cold temperatures. The work environment is usually very loud. The employee must meet Lamb Weston’s qualifications for respirator use and for service as a Hazardous Materials Technician on the emergency response team.

Requirements

Two-year certificate from a college or technical school, or at least three years of related experience and/or training.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
Ability to write accurate information on simple forms in English and communicate effectively in English in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and compute percentages.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to regularly use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; frequently stand, walk, and reach; and occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to talk and hear.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Meet the current medical, fit-testing, and training qualifications required by the Lamb Weston Respiratory Protection Program.
Meet current medical and training qualifications for Hazardous Materials Technician duties under 29 CFR 1910.120.

Responsibilities

Maintain safe work practices and participate in safety programs.
Perform and document line checks and preventive maintenance, including lubrication and equipment inspections.
Troubleshoot, remove, install, disassemble, repair, and assemble plant equipment, and document the work.
Perform assigned non-routine maintenance jobs and repairs with minimal supervision.
Understand and use approved lockout procedures.
Operate forklifts and man lifts safely.
Meet Lamb Weston Respiratory Protection Program qualification requirements for respirator use, including current medical clearance, fit testing, and training.
Serve as a Hazardous Materials Technician on the emergency response team and meet applicable medical and training requirements under 29 CFR 1910.120.
Identify stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum.
Maintain a neat, orderly work area and follow instructions in work logs and equipment manuals.
Assist in training new employees in safe and proper equipment repair.
Repair or assist with repairs in other plant areas as instructed by the maintenance lead or team leader.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
Health reimbursement accounts
Well-being programs 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