L1 Palletizer Op Trainee

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 3,513,000 - 3,926,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is seeking a L1 Palletizer Op Trainee in Boardman, OR to operate and monitor palletizing equipment. You will start and shut down systems, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with the warehouse to maintain production flow.

Responsibilities include monitoring feed, adjusting bag and pallet patterns, and ensuring accurate documentation. Requires a high school diploma or GED with preference for forklift certification and food manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Lock-out/Tag-out and Forklift certification.
• Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task multiple assignments and duties.
• Ability to navigate and operate HMIs and other technology as required.
• Ability to operate 2-way radio.
• Effective English communication, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Performs start-up and shut-down of the palletizers, wrappers, and related conveyor systems.
• Troubleshoots mechanical operations of equipment, checking for damaged cases and removing them from the line.
• Monitors line flow rates and ensures proper feed of cases and pallets for efficiency.
• Coordinates with warehouse to order materials to ensure continuous production.
• Monitors palletizing equipment, checks quality, adjusts stack patterns, and maintains supplies.
• Coordinates with lab personnel for proper dispositioning of held product.
• Completes all required paperwork to document processes and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Multi-tasking

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HMIs

Job description

Title: L1 Palletizer Op Trainee

Location: Boardman, OR

Job Requisition ID: Req-271818

Time Type: Full time

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 is responsible for operating, monitoring, and adjusting the palletizing equipment in a manner consistent with production needs and quality standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs start-up and shut-down of the palletizers, wrappers, and related conveyor systems,
• Troubleshoots mechanical operations of equipment, checking for, and pulling out damaged cases coming through the system.
• Monitors line flow rates by: completing regular checks for proper feed of cases through the palletizers for maximum efficiency as well as proper feed of pallets through the wrapper and manifest.
• Coordinates with warehouse team to order material from storage as needed to ensure continuous production.
• Monitors palletizing equipment by: checking cases for quality standards, adjusting palletizer for different stack patterns, supplying the machine with slip sheets and stretch-warp film, ensuring proper force to load for optimum performance, maintain supply of pallets, and reworks bad cases as needed.
• Coordinates with lab personnel for proper dispositioning of held product.
• Completes all required paperwork to ensure accurate documentation of our processes and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Position Requirements: (Minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job or be considered)

• Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred) High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Preferred Lock-out/Tag-out, and Forklift certification are required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to multi-task multiple assignments and duties to be successful.
• Ability to navigate and operate HMIs and other technology as required.
• Ability to operate 2-way radio
• Effectively communicates in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English (both written and oral) (Requirement may vary by location).

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. Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

• 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

Anticipated Close Date: 10/22/2026

Pay Transparency

Pay Rate or Range: $25.98

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

Company History

Started in 1950 on a small farm in the Northwest region of the U.S., Lamb Weston has grown to be one of the world’s largest frozen potato companies, happily delivering the delicious goodness of fries to more than 100 countries. Lamb Weston has created inventive products and processes that are standards in the industry. When we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Our people are a valuable and integral part of our business and play a vital role in our success as an organization. At Lamb Weston we offer the financial stability and career potential of a true industry leader. Lamb Weston will offer you the opportunity to put your education and skills to work as part of a great team, contributing to the achievement of the organization’s goals and objectives. You will be challenged to take responsibility, drive results, show creativity, and display initiative - and you will be rewarded for your contributions and impact. Let’s explore the possibilities together.