Packaging Operator

Lamb Weston • American Falls, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the team leader, the packaging operator is responsible to operate, maintain, monitor and adjust the packaging equipment from freezer exit through cased goods in a manner consistent with production needs and quality standards. Packaging Operator consists of 3 main validation areas: Main Lines Packaging, Co Products Packaging, and Palletizer Packaging. The role involves different tiers of validation: Tier 1: Validated in 1/3 of the areas (Main Lines, Co Products, Palletizer). Tier 2: Validated in 2/3 of the areas (Main Lines, Co Products, Palletizer).

Requirements

• Good communication skills oral and written.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to stand for long periods at a time.
• Manual dexterity and ability to safely use cleaning equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in adverse conditions (i.e. extreme cold and heat, extreme wet, within closed surroundings).
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or on-the-job type training along with Team Leaders help and instruction.

Nice To Haves

• Trained in one area (Tier 1)
• Trained in two areas (Tier 2)

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.
• Monitors, operates, maintains, changes over, and adjusts production metrics & equipment including line-flow rates, packaging material (paper, poly, cartons), scales, baggers, case-packers, case erectors, case settler/sealer, glue machine, case coder, grader room, etc.
• Ensures proper container sizing.
• Records packaging machinery efficiencies, downtime and fills out reports accurately and correctly.
• Ensures complete package quality of product by taking regular checks of weights, seals, codes, glue patterns, etc.
• Completes CIL’s, Centerlines, and Defect Handling Standard Work.
• Troubleshoots equipment operation: Identifies mechanical and electrical equipment problems and takes action by notifying proper personnel.
• Operates equipment with minimum waste.
• Handles bulk activities, hand stacks, and reworks product in an expeditious manner reusing fiber when appropriate.
• Provides break relief for other employees as needed.
• Provides direction to packaging laborers, general laborers, and temporary employees where and how to work to ensure efficient operation of the packaging room.
• Qualified for Fire Watch duties.

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