Laborer Cold Storage Trainee

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits - Medical,?n

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being programs

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with company contributions

Employee Stock purchase program

Health Savings Accounts

Life and Accident insurance

Family-Friendly events

Employee Assistance Program services

Job summary

Lamb Weston in Hermiston, OR is seeking a Laborer Cold Storage Trainee to assist the Warehouse Forklift Operator and perform essential sanitation and bulk handling duties. You will help ensure smooth product flow, inspect bulk products, and support safety and GMP programs in a fast-paced environment.

With hands-on training and opportunities for growth, you will gain practical experience in warehouse operations while contributing to high-quality food production.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral).
• Sanitation qualification is required. Training provided if not qualified.
• Good communication skills in oral and written English.
• Must adhere to company rules, GMPs and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work practices at all times and participate in safety programs.
• Operate mainline and by-line hydraulic blend systems.
• Inspect bulk product to ensure it meets standards.
• Move bulk products using pallet jack and tote room equipment.
• Build tote bins and apply stacking aids to finished product.
• Notify supervisor of any problems and assist with sanitation.

Skills

English proficiency

Sanitation qualification

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

Title

Laborer Cold Storage Trainee

Location

Hermiston, OR

Job Requisition ID

Req-271864

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

Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor and direction of the Warehouse Lead, this position assists the Warehouse Forklift Operator, performs warehouse sanitation, damaged product recouping, tote make up, and other miscellaneous warehouse duties as directed. This position entails sanitation in the warehouse, proper flow of finished product in bulk situations. Ability to identify products and maintain flow of products as production needs arise.

Job Description

• Maintain safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.
• The operation of the mainline and by-line hydraulic blend systems.
• Taking visual checks of all bulk product prior to blending to assure the product meets all company standards and specifications.
• Filling and transporting bulk products from the tote room, and bulk-off stations to the bulk holding area by means of pallet jack.
• The construction and building of tote bins (inclusive of liners).
• Applying stacking aids to finished product when applicable.
• Notifies supervisor immediately if there is a problem with the bulk product and turns off the blend system.
• Sanitation of area.
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor. Actively participate in Company Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice Programs.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Education/ Certifications:

(Required & Preferred)

Skills And Experience

• Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral).
• Sanitation qualification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained.
• Must have good communication skills oral and written.
• Must adhere to all company rules, policies and/or procedures concerning work, GMP’s and safety.

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.
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs several times per shift.
• 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.
• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

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

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: 11/01/2026

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: $21,30

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