Production Utility Trainee

Lamb Weston•American Falls, ID

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of shift leadership, the Production Utility Trainee supports plant operations while building capabilities in manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, and facilities care. This cross-functional role may include trim or frozen product inspection, recasing, warehouse utility work, flake drum attendance, and utility work on production equipment. It supports opportunities to develop plant operations skills and advance within the organization. The role handles and inspects products and materials, supports sanitation and housekeeping, assists with production equipment and operations, and completes records and communications. Duties may involve working outside, in the attic, or on the roof; handling concentrated hazardous chemicals while wearing required personal protective equipment; and working around production equipment in areas with varying temperatures and sometimes wet or humid conditions.

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 comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
Ability to write accurate information on forms in English.
Ability to use equipment with instructions in English.
Ability to communicate or listen effectively in English in one-on-one and small-group situations with employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions.
Ability to work independently, depending on the assigned area.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

3–6 months of work experience in a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

Load, palletize, and band products, while maintaining accurate counts and descriptions of products handled.
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, load, and use materials, ingredients, and concentrated hazardous chemicals while wearing associated PPE properly.
Use hand and power tools occasionally.
Operate lift trucks safely.
Keep flake drum applicator rolls full of mash.
Complete recordkeeping and reporting, and communicate with multiple groups across the site.
Inspect and sort products safely and effectively.
Monitor equipment operation and change settings when assigned.
Perform utility duties associated with equipment and operations during start-up, shutdown, cut changes, EOC, and normal operation.
Follow all PPE requirements and the LOTO policy at all times.
Train as needed and perform assigned in-line quality checks, such as magnet checks on flakes.
Qualify for Fire Watch duties.
Paint equipment, walls, and framework.
Support velocity initiatives.
Follow established cleaning procedures and maintain sanitary conditions and acceptable housekeeping levels.
Provide breaks and relief for other employees.
Perform cross-functional tasks such as trim inspection, frozen product inspection, recasing, warehouse utility work, flake drum attendance, and cutter deck or muncher utility work.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
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
Bonus incentive programs