Warehouse Technician - B Shift

Lamb Weston•Hermiston, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Technician transports, captures, and records finished, bulk, and packaged product, materials, oil, and ingredients. The role monitors product quality and waste streams and identifies and addresses issues affecting safety, quality, and production costs. Working with the Warehouse Lead, Team Leaders, and Line Structure Teams, the technician performs warehouse duties safely and efficiently and changes among ATL, Manifest, Loadout/Oil/Receiving, and Forklift Operations as plant needs require. The position follows plant safety procedures, completes forklift safety and maintenance checks, manages warehouse materials and waste, monitors finished-product quality and labeling, and maintains freezer organization and inventory. Duties also include unloading oil by truck or rail, completing documentation, and carrying out manifest startup and shutdown procedures. The role requires accurate recordkeeping, teamwork, safe work practices, and operation of assigned warehouse and packaging equipment. The role is based in Hermiston, Oregon. The work environment may involve noise exceeding 85 dB, moving mechanical parts, humidity, moderate heat, and occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds and frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, and turning.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn.
Ability to operate multiple touchscreen computer panels, a palletizer, stretch-wrap machines, and a scan gun, and 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.
Lock-out/Tag-out qualification; training will be provided if needed.
Ability to read, understand, and follow plant rules and safety policies and to use proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
Basic computer-operation knowledge, experience with data-entry systems when changing products, and ability to type on a computer.
Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing, understand and follow English instructions, and communicate using a two-way radio.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation provided when requested, absent undue hardship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow all plant safety policies and procedures; participate in safety programs and activities, attend Shift Daily Direction Setting meetings, perform risk assessments, and promote personal and team safety.
Complete daily forklift safety and maintenance checks and record and report malfunctions.
Work with other Warehouse Technicians to manage warehouse functions, including 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 locations; restack, sort, and organize product to maintain orderly storage, accurate inventory, designated bin heights, and correct product locations.
Supply product for blending, repacking, and shipment to cold storage as needed.
Follow FIFO procedures, good 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 product manifests are documented accurately.
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, 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
Compensation and bonus incentive programs