Palletizer Back-Up at Lamb Weston in Delhi, Louisiana

Job Description:

Title: Palletizer Back-Up

Location: Delhi, LA



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



Under the supervision of a team leader, this position is responsible for the efficient operation, performance, and safety of all palletizers. This individual is responsible for inspecting and maintaining operated equipment as well as setting up equipment after a cut change, clearing jams, communicating about material needs and bottlenecks throughout the process. They are also responsible for the operation of the shrink wrappers and vision system. They will be responsible for the pallet sifting process. The Palletizer Operator must be able to qualify under the Lamb Weston Powered Industrial Vehicle training as they will be operating a forklift. They will be required to enter data into the LEDs computer system in compliance with direction from DDS team and direct supervision. Employee must be able to operate and troubleshoot the auto manifest system. Perform all AMD activities as needed.



Job Description


SPECIFIC DUTIES



Employee is responsible for maintaining a 5S environment. Employee is responsible for sorting and loading pallets, slip and tie sheets, and taking bad pallets to AMC. Employee must perform all required safety and training requirements and adhere to all required safety rules/regulations. Employee is responsible for performing center-lining audits. Employee must rework open flap cases. Employee must re-wrap pallets that are brought back to the line to be re-worked. Employee needs to understand how to start/stop palletizers, adjust SKU's and case counts on pallets, readjust the vision system, correct shrink wrap and all pertinent conveyors issues. Employee needs to unplug palletizers when they plug up. Employee has to be certified on Fork Lift/PIV. Employee is responsible for manually moving pallets(purging) of product from the palletizer and correcting layer head faults. Must follow all plant and job specific safety duties. Maintain good personal hygiene. Needs to maintain good records of supplies dispersed. Works all cleanups as assigned. Keeps all tools and equipment not in use in their assigned locations. Aids in the training of newer employees as directed by the supervisory staff. Employee is responsible for bailing cardboard produced on shift. Other duties may be assigned by supervisors as needed.




PREREQUISITE SKILLS AND ABILITIES



Must be able to communicate effectively and understand both verbal and written instructions. Must have a basic mechanical aptitude. Understands basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to move up and down stairs throughout the shift. Must be able to obtain a forklift certification.



Basic & Preferred Qualifications



Must be able to communicate effectively and understand both verbal and written instructions. Must have a basic mechanical aptitude. Understands basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to move up and down stairs throughout the shift. Must be able to obtain a forklift certification.



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-256318

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 12/26/2024

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: $23.19 - $23.69



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