Production Utility Trainee

Lamb Weston•American Falls, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of shift leadership, the Production Utility Trainee supports plant operations and develops capabilities in manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, and facilities care. This cross-functional role may include work as a trim inspector, frozen inspector, recase laborer, warehouse utility, flake drum attendant, muncher utility, or cutter deck utility, as well as other assigned tasks. The role handles and inspects products and materials, supports sanitation and cleanup, operates equipment and lift trucks safely, performs production and quality checks, and assists with start-up, shutdown, and other operating activities. Employees may work outside, in the attic, or on the roof, and must follow safety, PPE, and lockout/tagout requirements. The work environment may be wet or humid, involves production equipment, and has varying temperatures across plant areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and/or 3–6 months of work experience in a manufacturing facility; manufacturing experience is preferred.
Ability to read and understand instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English; write accurate information on forms in English; use equipment with English instructions; and communicate effectively in English with employees one-on-one and in small groups.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to carry out instructions and work independently depending on the area.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Ability to work around production equipment and in areas with varying temperatures; some work areas are wet and/or humid and require hearing protection and task- or area-specific PPE.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job as described in the job posting.

Nice To Haves

Three to six months of work experience in a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

Load, palletize, and band products, while maintaining accurate counts and product descriptions.
Perform sanitation duties, including EOC, Master Sanitation Schedule, and plant downtime activities.
Decase products and construct or deconstruct totes as needed.
Assist with cleanup, inventory, and material segregation.
Understand information on manifest tickets.
Perform outside tasks, including work in the attic or on the roof.
Handle and use concentrated hazardous chemicals and wear associated PPE properly.
Handle, load, and use materials and ingredients.
Use hand and power tools as needed.
Operate lift trucks safely, including forklifts and forklifts with rotators in frozen waste areas.
Keep flake drum applicator rolls supplied with mash.
Complete recordkeeping and reporting.
Communicate with multiple groups across the site.
Inspect and sort products safely and effectively.
Monitor equipment operations and change settings when assigned.
Perform utility duties associated with equipment and operations during start-up, shutdown, cut changes, EOC, and normal operation.
Follow PPE requirements and the LOTO policy at all times.
Train as needed.
Perform in-line quality checks, such as magnet checks on flakes, when assigned.
Qualify for Fire Watch duties.
Paint equipment, walls, framework, and other areas as needed.
Support velocity initiatives.
Follow established cleaning procedures and use appropriate chemicals, tools, and techniques to maintain sanitary conditions and acceptable bacteria and housekeeping levels.
Break and relieve other employees.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, Health Reimbursement Accounts, and Health Savings 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.
Life and accident insurance.
Family-friendly employee events.
Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services.
Compensation and bonus incentive programs.