Logistics 1

1010 Lamb Weston, Inc; American Falls (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

1010 Lamb Weston, Inc is seeking a Logistics 1 specialist at our American Falls, ID facility. The role involves operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse systems, loading/unloading trucks and railcars, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Candidates should understand warehouse operations, be able to lift 50 lbs (up to 100 lbs with team), and communicate effectively in English. The position requires flexibility for 12-hour shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Must understand warehouse operations and daily tasks.
• Experience operating forklifts and handling pallets.
• Able to lift 50 lbs; may lift up to 100 lbs with team.
• Good communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and pallet jack to load/unload trucks and rails.
• Maintain inventory records and execute cycle counts.
• Ensure safety programs and housekeeping standards are followed.
• Train and certify forklift operations as needed.
• Convey materials to storage or other designated areas.

Skills

English communication

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Inventory control

Team lifting

Job description

Title: Logistics 1

Location: American Falls, ID

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 direction of the Supervisory Staff, the Logistics positions standard work includes (this is not an exhaustive list and other tasks may be assigned): LOTO, safety programs, monthly training, operating all warehouse equipment (Forklifts, pallet jack, dock locks, pallet conveyor systems, scanners, warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, etc.) loading/unloading trucks and rail cars, handles/stores finished goods pallets into racking system, cycle counts, inventories as needed, willing to train and become forklift certified, general housekeeping, maintenance tasks, troubleshooting tasks, training, and continuous skills development. This position ensures that the warehouse runs at optimum efficiency while collaborating with a team, which includes keeping machines and work area in a clean, sanitary condition and following hygienic zoning protocols. Abides by all company policies and procedures. Logistics will provide relief to other associates as needed.

Job Description

• Be a role model on following company policies and procedures.
• Must have a good understanding of warehouse operations and daily tasks as assigned.
• Technical knowledge of equipment ownership - operate and maintain at base condition.
• Participates in root cause analysis exercises and activities, aware of tools available for root cause analysis identification.
• Supports all other warehouse tasks as assigned.
• Help maintain inventory records by making sure transfers and changes are recorded accurately.
• Can do PM tasks as assigned.
• Marks materials with identifying information.
• Complete skills validations within required training timeframe
• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sorts and places items on racks according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, or product code
• Confronts wrong behaviors against standard requirement of SOPs, GMP and safety practices to improve team performance.
• Verify accurate product placement during receiving process with the use of an Inbound Receiving Note
• Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms.
• Executes appropriate inventory tasks.
• Drives forklift to transport stored items from warehouse to plant and from warehouse to truck or railcar.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

We have no doubt these skills will help you on the job:

• Break relief for other team members as assigned.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and understand both verbal and written instructions in English.
• Must be able to safely lift 50 pounds and on occasion, may have to lift or exert up to 100 pounds with team lifting.
• Able to display skills in manufacturing processes, including operating, maintaining, and cleaning automated equipment.
• Maintaining accurate records and data
• Display strong technical, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Operating essential material handling equipment at the site e.g., clamp truck, forklift, hand trucks, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Use basic hand and power tools.
• Lift 50 pounds by bending and stooping; climb, stand, and move around on stairs, ladders, and platforms; twist, turn and bend.
• Enter confined spaces.
• Stand on concrete floors for an extended period.

The American Falls Lamb Weston Plant operates 7-days per week. Logistics work any day of the week, including weekends. The hours of work are typically 12 hours per day. Technicians are expected to be willing to work any shift. Additional days could be required to be worked as overtime.

WE BELIEVE YOU WILL BE AN EXCELLENT FIT HERE IF, YOU ARE:

• 18 years of age or older
• Wear required safety personal protective equipment (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes)

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 incl