Forklift Operator Trainee

Lamb Weston; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, +

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being programs

Paid Time Off

401(k) and other financial benefits

Job summary

Lamb Weston, Inc. in Boardman, Oregon is seeking a forklift operator to receive, store, and distribute products and keep the production lines supplied.

You will read production schedules, move materials between receiving, storage and lines, and maintain accurate records of materials transferred. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and working in a noisy, temperature-variable environment while following safety rules.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience is required or preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic including fractions and decimals.
• Follow plant rules and safety guidelines.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules and determine items to stage, gather, or distribute.
• Move materials from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas.
• Record quantities of materials received or distributed; maintain inventory records.
• Count items for distribution and ensure timely delivery to production lines.
• Operate forklift to transport items between warehouse and production line and back.
• Maintain accurate paperwork for production and reconciliation purposes.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading English

Math calculations

Safety focus

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, 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

Receives, stores, and distributes products within the facility by operating a forklift.

Job Description

• Read production schedule, customer order, work order to determine items to be staged, gathered, or distributed.


• Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas


• Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed


• Count items for distribution


• Drive forklift to transport items from warehouse to production line and from production line to warehouse


• Help maintain inventory records by making sure transfers and changes are recorded accurately


• Accurately record paperwork for production and reconciling purposes.


• Maintain a constant flow of product to the lines by delivering bulk product timely.


• Actively engage in safety, participate in safety programs, safety activities, and demonstrate ownership as well as leadership in personal safety of other team members. Report all incidents, near misses, and any safety concerns.


• Other duties may be assigned
  

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Skills and Experience:

• 1 year forklift experience preferred


• Ability to read and write in English.


• Ability to add, sub-tract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


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


• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards

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


• Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours per work day to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies


• 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.


• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. 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.


• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation


• May have to sample food while evaluating Lamb Weston products


• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Skills and Experience:

• 1 year forklift experience preferred


• Ability to read and write in English.


• Ability to add, sub-tract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


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


• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards

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


• Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours per work day to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies


• 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.


• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. 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.


• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation


• May have to sample food while evaluating Lamb Weston products


• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis

Pay Rate or Range: $20.87