Operator Packaging Machine

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Well-being programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Operator Packaging Machine in Twin Falls, Idaho. The role operates, monitors, and adjusts packaging equipment to meet safety, food safety, quality, and production standards.

Responsibilities include line sanitation checks, metal detector verifications, bagger operations, material orders, and ensuring packaging quality. Requires a high school diploma, forklift and sanitation certs, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Education/ Certifications: High School Diploma or GED; Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certifications are required.
• Skills: English communication (verbal and written), basic math, data entry, and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitors Line Sanitation, Ink-jet coder, Bagger operation, Dyna-pack operation, Settlers and Case sealers.
• Performs routine metal detector checks to ensure proper function of metal detectors.
• Monitors line flow rates.
• Checks for proper feed of product through baggers.
• Adjusts vibrators for optimal bagger performance.
• Orders packaging material.
• Ensures proper container sizing.
• Records packaging machinery efficiencies, downtime, and fills out reports accurately.
• Ensures complete packaging quality with regular checks on weights, seals, codes, and glue patterns.
• Completes CIL’s and centerlines.
• Participates in AMD Drumbeats.
• Reworks product when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Basic math

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Operator Packaging Machine
Location: Twin Falls, ID
Job Requisition ID: Req-271375
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 operates, monitors and adjusts the packaging equipment in a manner consistent with safety, food safety, quality, and production standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors Line Sanitation, Ink-jet coder, Bagger operation, Dyna-pack operation, Settlers and Case sealers
• Performs routine metal detector checks to ensure proper function of metal detectors.
• Monitors line flow rates.
• Including regular checks for proper feed of product through baggers.
• Monitors and adjust vibrators to gain optimum bagger performance.
• Orders packaging material
• Ensures proper container sizing
• Records packaging machinery efficiencies, downtime, and fills out reports accurately and correctly.
• Responsible for ensuring complete packaging quality of product taking regular checks or weights, seals codes, glue patterns, etc.
• Complete CIL’s and centerlines.
• Participates in AMD Drumbeats.
• Reworks product when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Education/ Certifications: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification are required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.
• Skills and Experience: Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral. (Requirement may vary by location). Experience driving forklift in warehouse or manufacturing establishment preferred. Must be able to be qualified within time frames established by facility. Ability to perform basic math functions, required. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

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 includes 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 May have to sample food while evaluating Lamb Weston products Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

• 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

08/28/2026

Pay Transparency

Pay Rate or Range: $24.23

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Company Overview

Started in 1950 on a small farm in the Northwest region of the U.S., Lamb Weston has grown to be one of the world’s largest frozen potato companies, happily delivering the delicious goodness of fries to more than 100 countries. Lamb Weston has created inventive products and processes that are standards in the industry. When we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Our people are a valuable and integral part of our business and play a vital role in our success as an organization. At Lamb Weston we offer the financial stability and career potential of a true industry leader. Lamb Weston will offer you the opportunity to put your education and skills to work as part of a great team, contributing to the achievement of the organization’s goals and objectives. You will be challenged to take responsibility, drive results, show creativity, and display initiative - and you will be rewarded for your contributions and impact. Let’s explore the possibilities together.