Packaging Utility Trainee

Lamb Weston•Delhi, LA

1d•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. The role operates and monitors case erecting, packing, sealing, and coding equipment; feeds products and supplies to equipment; verifies packaging lot numbers and codes; and monitors cardboard balers. It also involves inspecting containers, monitoring case codes, recycling usable packaging supplies, building and raking totes, and hand palletizing as needed. The employee reports potential safety, quality, or efficiency issues, supports corrective actions within their training and authorization, cleans equipment and work areas under sanitation, safety, and lockout/tagout requirements, reports mechanical or electrical issues, and completes required documentation and daily Systems and Standards work. The position is based in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, cold, wet and slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, humidity, oils, smells, and allergens. Freezer temperatures range from -20°F to 35°F, and plant temperatures range from 37°F to 90°F. The role requires frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, bending, stooping, shoveling, twisting, repetitive arm and hand movements, working overhead or under equipment, and regularly climbing stairs or ladders. Employees may need to wear a sanitation suit and must be able to operate work-related equipment.

Requirements

Communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English, both written and oral.
Pass the Sanitation Step Up Card.
Lift up to 50 pounds and frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, shovel, twist, and turn.
Perform repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements and work with hands and arms overhead or in and under equipment.
Have manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to perform duties at ground level and at heights.
Operate work-related equipment.
Have close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Climb to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis.
Perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

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 on packaging supplies.
Operate and monitor cardboard balers.
Perform assigned inspections of primary and secondary containers and promptly report items that do not meet packaging specifications.
Monitor correct and legible case codes.
Recycle usable packaging supplies.
Build and rake totes, and hand palletize as needed.
Immediately notify the Packaging Operator and Team Leader about conditions that may affect safety, product quality, or line efficiency, and assist with corrective actions within training and authorization.
Clean assigned packaging equipment and work areas in accordance with sanitation, safety, and lockout/tagout requirements.
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 for assigned packaging, quality, sanitation, and training activities.
Complete daily Systems and Standards work.
Perform other duties 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
Compensation and bonus incentive programs