L1 Palletizer Op Trainee

Lamb Weston; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being programs

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Lamb Weston in Boardman, OR seeks a L1 Palletizer Op Trainee to operate palletizing equipment, monitor flows, and coordinate with warehouse teams. Training provided; forklift certification and basic mechanical aptitude preferred. Roles include startup/shutdown, quality checks, and documentation to support efficient production.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to quality standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Education/ Certifications: High School Diploma or GED preferred; Lock-out/Tag-out and Forklift certification required or trainable.
• Must be able to multi-task and operate HMIs and related equipment.
• Ability to communicate in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Operates palletizers, wrappers and conveyors, including startup and shutdown.
• Troubleshoots mechanical operations and removes damaged cases.
• Monitors line flow rates to ensure maximum efficiency and proper feed.
• Coordinates with warehouse to order materials to maintain production.
• Checks cases for quality, adjusts palletizer patterns, and loads film and slip sheets.
• Ensures proper load force, maintains pallet supply, and reworks bad cases.
• Coordinates with lab for dispositioning held product and completes paperwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-tasking

HMIs

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Lock-out/Tag-out certification

Tools

Forklift certification

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 Description

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.

Skills and Experience:

• 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

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: 10/22/2026

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: $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