Line 1 Packaging Technician — Safety & Growth

Lamb Weston, Inc.; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Well-being programs

Family-Friendly events

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lamb Weston in Hermiston, Oregon is seeking a Line 1 Packaging Technician to join our packaging team. You will participate in safety programs and perform quality checks, operating in a fast-paced environment across multiple packaging functions and equipment.

This role requires 1–2 years in food manufacturing (or related field), strong English communication, and teamwork. Competitive benefits, on-site work, and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must communicate, comprehend, and follow English instructions.
• 1–2 years in Food Manufacturing or related field preferred.
• Team-oriented with troubleshooting and critical thinking abilities.
• Basic PC skills: Windows, Word, Excel.
• L1 Bio-Print, L1 Frozen Sorters, L1 packaging operations, and palletizer qualifications.
• Sanitation qualification required; training provided for additional quals.
• Lock‑out/Tag‑out qualification may be required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Lamb Weston Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice programs.
• Performs packaging quality checks as per procedure and requests.
• Follows Daily Management System standards (CILs, FSILs, CLs, Defect Handling).
• Works with Line 1 Packaging Technician team on all functions (transfer room, sorters, Ishidas, palletizer).
• Engages in scheduled AMD activities.
• Operates forklift for material handling to the line.
• Conducts metal detector, backseal, bag code, and bag seal checks.
• Performs daily sanitation and basic housekeeping in packaging area.

Skills

English communication

Food manufacturing experience

Team environment

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

PC skills

L1 Bio-Print qualified

L1 Frozen Sorters qualified

L1 packaging ops

Palletizer

Lock-out/Tag-out qualified

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lamb Weston in Hermiston, Oregon is seeking a Line 1 Packaging Technician to join our packaging team. You will participate in safety programs and perform quality checks, operating in a fast-paced environment across multiple packaging functions and equipment.

This role requires 1–2 years in food manufacturing (or related field), strong English communication, and teamwork. Competitive benefits, on-site work, and opportunities for growth are offered.