Laborer Packaging Trainee

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 2,341,231 - 3,334,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) plan with generous contributions

Job summary

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Laborer Packaging Trainee in Boardman, OR. In this role, you will be responsible for operating equipment in a packaging environment and ensuring the efficient workflow of products.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma, good communication skills, and the physical capability to lift heavy items. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work practices and participate in safety programs.
• Operate toteroom addback equipment to manage product flow.
• Clean the packaging area and handle case damage and product rework.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication in English

Ability to perform basic math functions

Manual dexterity and coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Sanitation certification

Job description

Laborer Packaging Trainee

Location: Boardman, OR

Job Requisition ID: Req-270979

Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

Founded in 1950, Lamb Weston is a leading manufacturer of frozen potato products with a global presence. Our mission is to inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust.

Job Description Summary

The packaging handler position is responsible for toteroom (addback) functions. These duties include controlling toteroom activity, reworking cased product, and recase and stripout activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work practices and participate in safety programs.
• Operate toteroom addback equipment, adding bulk product back to lines.
• Work safely in cold conditions amid constant traffic and high noise levels.
• Ensure correct bulk is blended to lines and record activity on addback sheets.
• Rake product out of totes into the addback hopper as necessary, and assist with overflow or waste totes.
• Communicate needs to hyster drivers and team leaders.
• Use equipment such as product rakes, shovels, squeegees, white carts, waste carts, an electric pallet jack, broom and dustpan.
• Rework (strip out) cased product into totes for adding back to lines; correctly mark totes for manifesting.
• Fill out the rework log and handle re‑case activities, case damage, bag rework, and cleanup.
• Assist with break coverage for other packaging laborer positions.
• Clean the packaging area by sweeping, shoveling, and general sanitation.
• Handle case damage, bag rework, and product accumulated in packaging carts.
• Strip out bags in overflow and waste totes or on addback inspection shakers.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Lock‑out/Tag‑out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification may be required; training will be provided if not qualified.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to follow instructions and directions in English.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements; stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.
• Ability to work in environments with loud noise, varying temperatures from -20°F to 90°F, wet, slippery, and potentially with fumes or smoke.
• Manual dexterity, coordination, and good balance for ground and high‑place work.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record meeting Lamb Weston standards.

Physical Environment & Demands

Work may involve exposure to temperature extremes, loud noise, heat, cold, wet or slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, and odors. Tasks include frequent lifting, bending, twisting, and operating equipment at ground level or high places.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well‑being programs with company events and wellness incentives
• Paid Time Off
• Industry‑leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions and Stock Purchase Program
• Financial Planning Services, Health Savings Accounts, Life & Accident Insurance
• Family‑Friendly Employee Events
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health and concierge services

Pay

Estimated hourly rate: $20.60

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.