Warehouse Technician - B Shift

Lamb Weston•Hermiston, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Technician transports, captures, and records finished and bulk products, materials, oil, and ingredients; 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 work safely and efficiently and changes among ATL, Manifest, Loadout/Oil/Receiving, and Forklift Operations as plant needs require. The role supports warehouse operations across multiple packaging lines. Duties include maintaining product and materials, inspecting and documenting product, managing freezer storage and inventory, unloading oil, and completing manifest startup and shutdown activities. The technician follows plant safety policies, procedures, and good manufacturing practices, and completes required records accurately and on time.

Requirements

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; train on manifest printers, palletizer-area conveyors, roll-up doors, computers, Microsoft Office programs, and other assigned equipment.
Function effectively in a team and contribute to a positive, inclusive team environment.
Be trained and qualified in ATL, Manifest, Loadout, Oil Receiving, and Forklift Operations.
Be Lock-out/Tag-out qualified; training will be provided if needed.
Read, understand, and follow plant rules and safety policies in the Lamb Weston Employee Handbook.
Use proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
Have basic computer operation and data-entry skills, including changing product information and typing.
Communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing, understand and follow English instructions, and use a two-way radio.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
1–2 years of warehousing experience, preferably 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 areas have adequate materials and remove and replace waste bins.
Observe and report finished-product quality issues, including damaged cases or bags and inaccurate or illegible case codes; ensure products are ticketed according to company standards and applicable laws.
Store products in the correct freezer locations; restack, sort, and organize inventory to maintain orderly storage, accurate inventory, and designated bin heights.
Supply products 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 shift 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
Compensation and bonus incentive programs