Palletizer Trainee

Lamb Weston•Pasco, WA

12d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world. A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together. If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you. This position is responsible for operating the automatic palletizer and related conveyor systems and stretchwrap machines.

Requirements

Must be able to operate a forklift.
Have the ability to think and act quickly and safely.
Communicate and function as a team member.
Be a self-motivated individual.
Have the ability and willingness to follow instructions.
Be knowledgeable of safe lifting techniques.
Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.
Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being done.
Be able to communicate orally and/or in writing at a level to effectively complete the tasks of this position.
Be physically able to perform the work.
Ability to effectively communicate in English
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions

Responsibilities

Start-up and shut down palletizers for Plant I and II, wrappers and related conveyor systems.
While the system is in operation, trouble shoot mechanical operations of equipment.
Check for and pull out damaged cases coming through the system.
Set up proper sequence for 9 block patterns of stacking.
Insert slipsheets in proper location in pallets of cases.
During times when the palletizer is down, assist in hand stacking cases.
Be available to put pallets in the pallet ejector when necessary.
Ensure that damaged cases are returned to the respective plants for recasing in a timely manner, and pull sample cases for Lab rechecks when the line is out of grade.
Notify Packaging Supervisor of continuing problems with damaged cases or mechanical problems with any of the equipment.
Perform the above duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Initiate action to repair unsafe equipment and communicate effectively with Maintenance, Package Operations, Forklift Operators and Supervisors.
Sort and pull out damaged pallets which might cause plugups.
Perform housekeeping duties as needed to keep equipment and area clean.
Perform other related duties as required by supervisory or lead personnel.
Set Case configuration
Load Pallets in the dispenser AMD, CIL and Centerlines as necessary
Pull off damaged cases
Communicate with Team Leaders and Maintenance
Operate Palletizer Equipment and Troubleshoot
Load Slip sheets, tie sheets and stretch wrap
Change ticket media as necessary
Jog pallets on ATL System as needed

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

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