Warehouse Technician - B Shift

Lamb Weston•Hermiston, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Technician transports, captures, and records finished and bulk product, materials, oil, and ingredients; monitors product quality and waste streams; and helps identify and resolve issues affecting safety, quality, and production costs. Working with the Warehouse Lead, Team Leaders, and Line Structure Teams, the technician supports safe and efficient warehouse operations and changes between ATL, Manifest, Loadout/Oil/Receiving, and Forklift Operations to meet plant needs and help achieve Hermiston’s CBN goals. The role includes managing warehouse activities, maintaining accurate product documentation and inventory, supplying product for blending, repacking, and shipment, and ensuring proper product handling and quality. The technician follows plant safety rules, good manufacturing practices, FIFO procedures, and housekeeping standards. The position requires frequent movement and lifting, work around machinery, and exposure to a range of warehouse conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One to two years of warehousing experience, preferably in food manufacturing or a related field.
Ability to use multiple touchscreen computer panels and operate a palletizer, stretch-wrap machines, and scan gun; ability to train on manifest printers, palletizer-area conveyors, roll-up doors, computers, Microsoft Office programs, and other assigned equipment.
Ability to function in a team environment and contribute to a positive and inclusive team environment.
Training and qualification in ATL, Manifest, Loadout, Oil Receiving, and Forklift Operations; training will be provided if qualification is needed.
Must be Lock-out/Tag-out qualified; training will be provided if qualification is needed.
Ability to read, understand, and follow plant rules and safety policies in the Lamb Weston Employee Handbook.
Ability to use proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
Basic computer-operation and data-entry knowledge, including changing product information and typing on a computer.
Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing, understand and follow instructions in English, and use a two-way radio.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation provided upon request unless it would cause undue hardship.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of warehousing experience, especially in food manufacturing or a related field.

Responsibilities

Follow plant safety policies and procedures; participate in safety programs and activities, attend Shift Daily Direction Setting Meetings, perform risk assessments, and take ownership of personal and team safety.
Complete daily forklift safety and maintenance checks and report malfunctions.
Work with other Warehouse Technicians across ATL, Manifest, Loadout, Oil, Receiving, and Forklift Operations.
Ensure packaging has adequate materials for daily operations and remove and replace waste bins.
Observe and report finished-product quality issues, including damaged packaging or bags and inaccurate or illegible case codes; ensure products are ticketed according to company standards and applicable laws.
Store product in the proper freezer location; restack, sort, and organize product to maintain accurate inventory, designated bin height, and an orderly freezer.
Supply product for blending, repacking, and shipment to cold storage as needed.
Follow FIFO procedures, housekeeping practices, and GMPs.
Unload oil by truck or rail and complete and maintain required documentation.
Perform manifest startup and shutdown duties after each shift and ensure accurate product documentation.
Complete forms accurately, legibly, and on time; identify cases, labels, cuts, colors, catalog numbers, day codes, and acceptable case conditions.
Perform other tasks as directed by the Warehouse Lead or Team Leaders.

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