Plant Utility

Lamb Weston•Delhi, LA

About The Position

The Plant Utility position flows to work performing sanitation duties, line inspections, and product rework. Sanitation work includes line-break sanitation, removing stagnant product from equipment, mixing and handling chemicals, and end-of-cycle cleaning. The role inspects raw and finished products for foreign material and quality defects, removes defective product, and reworks finished cased product to meet hourly and daily targets through bag blending and other line or tote workflows. The employee cleans equipment according to established standard operating procedures, using manual cleaning methods and equipment such as high-pressure hoses, ladders, air hoses, and hot-water units. Rework duties include removing cases from pallets, blending bags, reworking product into totes, sorting cases, and qualifying to operate tote dumps in packaging. The role also includes Firewatch duties and qualification for confined-space and elevated work. The employee maintains a safe, clean work environment and participates in Company Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice Programs. Other duties may be assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning agents and their uses, chemical-mixing practices, and hazards and first-aid procedures associated with chemicals.
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 with temperatures varying from hot to cold.
Ability to work in a noisy environment with temperatures varying from hot to cold.
Ability to perform repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
Ability to work with hands and arms overhead and in or under equipment.
Manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work at ground level and in high places.
Ability to operate work-related equipment.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available upon request absent undue hardship.

Responsibilities

Perform sanitation duties, including line-break sanitation, removing stagnant product from equipment, mixing and handling chemicals, and end-of-cycle cleaning.
Clean equipment according to established standard operating procedures using manual cleaning methods, high-pressure hoses, ladders, air hoses, and hot-water units.
Inspect raw and finished product for foreign material, excess vine, and quality defects; remove and dispose of defective product.
Rework finished cased product to meet hourly and daily targets through bag blending, opening bags, removing bags from cases, and blending product to a line or tote across all lines.
Remove cases from pallets, rework product into totes, sort cases from pallets, and qualify to operate tote dumps in packaging.
Perform Firewatch duties and qualify for confined-space and elevated work.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Actively participate in Company Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice Programs.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

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