Forklift Operator Warehouse - Grave Shift at Lamb Weston in Richland, Washington

Job Description:

Title: Forklift Operator Warehouse - Grave Shift

Location: Richland, WA



About Lamb Weston



We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 9,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.


We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.


We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!


Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.



Job Description Summary



The person in this position is responsible for handling finished products and supplies while managing the operation of the ATL system. They will bring out potato products to blend and will store bulk in the freezers. They may load trucks at times when the ATL system is down. They will store finished cases in designated areas in the freezers and will also be responsible for conducting inventory of product bulk and cases in the cold storage. Freezer gear will be provided by the company for your safety and comfort.



Job Description



Individuals in this position must be able to perform these duties:

• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures. Be safe, participate in safety programs, engage in safety activities such as trainings, perform risk assessments, and demonstrate ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.
  
  


• Daily safety/maintenance checks for the forklift, record and report any malfunctions.
  
  


• Learn the procedures for battery changes.
  
  


• Receive instructions, store product in proper location in the freezer. Deliver product to packaging line for repack/blend.
  
  


• Bring in packaging supplies, such as KD cases, package machine paper, KD totes, pallets, glue barrels, metal bins and trash bins.
  
  


• Take out frozen waste product bins and paper bins to designated areas for dumping and replace them with empty bins.
  
  


• Store bulk bins in the freezers in the designated location.
  
  


• Stack all bins evenly and to the designated height in the freezer.
  
  


• Restack, sort, and organize the freezer to maintain a neat, orderly appearance. This will help create an accurate inventory.
  
  


• Learn the locations of all bulk that is approved for blending and repackaging.
  
  


• Take out the trash bins, product bins, damaged pallets, KD cases, etc. to designated storage areas.
  
  


• Supply the bulk crew with restricted cases, KD totes, pallets, lids, liners, etc. Store bins from rework in designated areas of the freezers.
  
  


• Set up bulk bins for shipment and be prepared to receive bulk bins.
  
  


• Learn to use a 2-way radio, scan gun and computer touch screens regularly.
  
  


• Understand information on the manifest tickets and how this information applies to their responsibilities.
  
  


• Understand the inventory procedure for "First In/First Out" or "FIFO" for short.
  
  


• Reports all equipment failures and mechanical problems to appropriate personnel.
  
  


• Complete forms in accurate, timely, and legible manner. Identify cases, labels, cuts, colors, catalog numbers, day codes and acceptable case conditions.
  
  


• Any other task as directed by Warehouse Lead or Team Leaders (Supervisors.)
  
  


• Follow good housekeeping practices and GMP's.
  
  

• Wear all the PPE that is required for the job.
  
  


• Actively participate in AMD (Autonomous Manufacturing Development) activities
  
  

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Sanitation qualified


• Lock-out/Tag-out qualified


• Forklift Certified


• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.


• Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.


• Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed.


• Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.


• Must be able to work independently and as a team player.

Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Language Skills

• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment can exceed 85lb.


• Will continually work near moving mechanical parts.


• Will frequently be exposed to freezing conditions in the freezer.


• May occasionally work around fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration.


• Will work around forklift traffic.

Industry-Competitive Benefits



Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
  
  


• 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
  
  


• Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
  
  


• Family-Friendly Employee events
  
  


• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services
  
  

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.


Job Requisition ID: Req-234825

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 06/14/2024

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $22.77



Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law Apply Now