Packaging Utility Trainee

Lamb Weston•Delhi, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position supports Packaging Operators by safely supplying materials, monitoring product and package flow, completing routine quality checks, performing cleaning and basic equipment tasks, and communicating issues that may affect safety, quality, or line efficiency. Working under the direction of the Production/Packaging Lead, Team Leader, and Packaging Operators, the Packaging Utility builds the knowledge and skills needed to qualify for future Packaging Operator opportunities.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English, both written and oral.
Must be able to pass the Sanitation Step Up Card.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, shovel, twist, and turn.
Ability to wear a sanitation suit in environments that vary from hot to cold.
Ability to perform repetitious arm, wrist, and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead and work in or under equipment.
Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to perform duties at ground level and in high places.
Ability to operate work-related equipment.
Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to climb to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations will be made upon request, absent undue hardship.

Responsibilities

Own, operate, and monitor case erecting, packing, sealing, and coding equipment to optimize performance.
Feed products to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices and place supplies in feeding devices.
Verify lot numbers and codes of packaging supplies.
Operate and monitor cardboard balers.
Perform assigned inspections of primary and secondary containers and promptly report product or packaging that does not meet packaging specifications.
Monitor case codes for correctness and legibility.
Recycle usable packaging supplies.
Build and rake totes.
Hand palletize as needed.
Immediately notify the Packaging Operator and Team Leader of conditions that may affect safety, product quality, or line efficiency, and assist with corrective actions within the employee's training and authorization.
Clean assigned packaging equipment and work areas in accordance with sanitation, safety, and lockout/tagout requirements, and support Packaging Operators during cleanup and changeover activities.
Promptly report mechanical or electrical issues to Team Leaders and Maintenance.
Accurately complete, maintain, and sign documentation and administrative forms required for assigned packaging, quality, sanitation, and training activities.
Complete daily Systems and Standards work.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
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