Line 1 Packaging Technician - $24.85/hr - 12hr at Lamb Weston in Hermiston, Oregon

Job Description:

Title: Line 1 Packaging Technician - $24.85/hr - 12hr

Location: Hermiston, OR



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 10,000+ 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 Line 1 Packaging Technician role offers a diverse range of responsibilities to team members looking to immerse themselves in all areas of L1 packaging, positions include but not limited to palletizer, frozen sorter, and packaging operator. Operating each work week under a rotating schedule allows each team member to contribute in several aspects benefiting our CBN goals on a weekly basis. This safety focused, team oriented, and target driven position provides a solid career path for future leaders of Lamb Weston.



Job Description

• Actively participates in Lamb Weston Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice programs.


• Conducts packaging quality checks per procedure and by request of the Packaging Lead, Team Leader Production, Team Leader quality, Team Leader Area Production, and Line Structure Team.


• Performs all Daily Management System standards per schedule to include CILs, FSILs, CLs, and Defect Handling.


• Operates cohesively with additional Line 1 Packaging Technician team members in management of the Line 1 packaging area; Including but not limited to all job functions from the L1 transfer room, frozen and Bio-Print sorters, L1 Ishidas, Lambpaks through the case sealers, and the interstitial room through the Palletizer.


• Engages in scheduled AMD activities.


• Forklift driving, with dry supply and wooden pallets to the line.


• Performs quality checks including not limit to metal detector checks, backseal checks, bag codes, and bag seals.


• Daily sanitation includes basic housekeeping of packaging room area.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications




Education/ Certifications:

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

Skills and Experience:

• Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral).
  
  

• 1-2 years of experience in Food Manufacturing, or related field, preferred.
  
  

• Functions well in team environment.
  
  

• Demonstrates capable troubleshooting skills.
  
  

• Capable of thinking critically.
  
  

• Basic understanding/ Proficiency in PC skills; Windows, Word, and Excel.
  
  

• Trained and qualified in L1 Bio-Print, L1 Frozen Sorters, L1 packaging operations, and palletizer positions.
  
  

• Sanitation qualification is required. Training will be provided for additional qualifications.
  
  

• Team member must be Lock-out/Tag-out qualified. If qualification is needed training will be provided.
  
  

• Read, understand, and adhere to all plant rules and safety policies as specified in the Lamb Weston Employee Handbook.
  
  

• Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
  
  

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
  
  

• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature.
  
  

• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
  
  

• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
  
  

• Ability to operate work related equipment.
  
  

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.
  
  

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-255804

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 11/06/2024

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: $24.85 - $26.99



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