Operator Packaging Machine ML - Grave A

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Requisition Number: Req-257828

Position Title:

External Description: Title: Operator Packaging Machine ML - Grave A

               

Location: Richland, WA

               

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

               

The operator is responsible for the set up, start up, adjustment, and running of all equipment in the cold and package rooms. It is their responsibility, under the direction of the supervisor, to insure all packaging meets quality specifications for paper type, bag code, case code, case condition, and bag length. They are also responsible for cleaning the automatic product scales and baggers in a way that no foreign material is introduced into the product.

Job Description

  • Operate and adjust all equipment from the end of the freeze tunnel through packaging, including shakers, belts, feeders, scaling equipment, packaging machines, dyna cops, dyna packs, case settlers, gluers, and coders, to insure product is efficiently packaged according to product specifications. 

  • Keep package machines loaded with paper. 

  • Keep dyna cops loaded with cases. 

  • Monitor and adjust bag and case weights. 

  • Monitor bag coders and case coders. 

  • Monitor frozen waste at assigned frequencies.  

  • Regulate product flow through equipment and adjust bin dumps as necessary to achieve maximum packaging efficiency. 

  • Ensure bag lengths meet targets by monitoring and adjusting lengths. Advise supervisor if bag lengths cannot be obtained. 

  • Ensure proper paper and cases are used per product specification. 

  • Work to achieve minimum paper and case waste. 

  • Perform sanitation work as assigned by the supervisor to include scraping product feeders and product scaling equipment during downtime. 

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

  • Actively be engaged in safety, participate in safety programs, safety activities, perform risk assessments and demonstrate ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.  Report all incidents, near misses, and any safety concerns. 

  • Help train new personnel in the position of  Package Operator. 

  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel. 

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED 

  • All equipment from the end of the freeze tunnel through packaging, including shakers, belts, feeders, scaling equipment, packaging machines, dyna cops, dyna packs, case settlers, gluers, and coders 

  • Equipment for cleaning including air hoses, water hoses, hand scrapers, brooms, shovels, squeezes, and rakes 

  • Paper roll hoist and a powered pallet jack 

 

EDUCATION 

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  •  Must meet Sanitation qualification requirements .

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

  • Must be conscientious and consistent in his/her work. 

  • Be knowledgeable of proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques. 

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

 

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English. 

  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization. 

  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.  

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb 

  • ·Must have good eye-hand coordination. 

  • Must have normal finger dexterity and range of motion. 

  • Is required to reach with his/her hands and arms repetitively. 

  • ·Must be able to lift 50 pounds on frequent basis. 

  • ·Must be able to push and pull heavy items on occasion. 

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

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

  • Will regularly work near moving mechanical parts. 

  • Is occasionally exposed to humid conditions as well as moderate heat and cold environments. 

  • May be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. 

  • Will regularly work in a work environment in which the noise level is usually very loud. 

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-257828

               

Time Type: Full time

               

Anticipated Close Date: 07/05/2025

               

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: $25.33

               

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

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Company Profile:

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world.

For more than 60 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customer and make things more delicious for their customers.

It’s all about seeing the possibilities in potatoes and never, ever settling.

Learn more about us at lambweston.com.

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