General Labor

BroadBean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lamb Weston is seeking a production operations support associate to join our plant team in the United States. You will operate equipment, perform setup and breakdown tasks, and maintain housekeeping across production and packaging areas.

Responsibilities include lifting up to 50 pounds, working in a noisy environment with varying temperatures, and following safety protocols. Training and certifications are provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Lock-out/Tag-out, Powered pallet jack, and Sanitation certification are required.
• Proficiency in English written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate simple equipment including powered pallet jack and tote bin dump.
• Set up and breakdown of tote bins and pallets.
• Fill, rake and move tote bins.
• Stack totes and pallets.
• Lift and move cases of finished product.
• Maintain good housekeeping and clean equipment during plant cleanup.
• Assist with painting projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered pallet jack

Lock-out/Tag-out

Sanitation certification

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

This position supports plant production operations by covering a wide variety of tasks which require some basic training and direction by the supervisor. These tasks may occur in any area of the plant, or on occasion, may require working in raw product storage or potato fields.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate simple equipment including powered pallet jack and tote bin dump.
• Perform the set up and breakdown of tote bins and pallets within the plant.
• Fill, rake and move tote bins.
• Properly stack knocked down totes and pallets.
• Repeatedly lift and stack cases of finished product as assigned.
• Maintain good housekeeping in assigned area including, but not limited to: sweep, shovel potatoes, rake, vacuum, hose, scrape/scrub, paint, pull vines, shovel snow or sand as directed
• Rework damaged or restricted cases and bags of product
• Clean, sanitize, and rinse production and packaging equipment during plant clean up.
• Work on painting projects.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Basic and Preferred Qualifications

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 12 hours per workday 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

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Certifications:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Lock-out/Tag-out, Powered pallet jack, and Sanitation certification are required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral.

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 12 hours per workday 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.

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs. Anticipated Close Date: 06/28/2026

Pay Transparency

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 for this role is listed below. Pay Rate or Range: $18.87

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