Operator Tote Dump L5 A Nights

Lamb Weston; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, V

401(k) with company contributions

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lamb Weston in Richland, WA seeks an Operator Tote Dump L5 A Nights to coordinate bulk blending with Warehouse and Production, verify correct bulk-to-labels, and maintain sanitation of the work area.

The role requires adherence to safety policies, regular use of scan guns, and collaboration with shift leads to optimize add-back rate and efficiency. A strong team player with forklift certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Sanitation qualification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained.
• Lock-out/Tag-out qualification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained.
• Forklift Certification is required. If not, employee must meet requirements to become forklift certified.
• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
• Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed.
• Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Regularly use scan guns.
• Communicates with the oncoming tote dump operator [shift hand-off], supervisor, and/or lead to determine the labels being run, proper bulk correlation, quality concerns, add-back rate, and cut schedule.
• Build totes, and catch totes while checking to make sure it is the right bulk items.
• Request the warehouse personnel to pull the proper bulk for dumping.
• Communicate with the Packaging Lead to adjust add-back rate to maintain optimum efficiency.
• Blends according to Team Leader expectations; reports any deviations.
• Inspect and monitors all bulk during preparation for dumping.
• Reports all foreign material concerns to supervisor and/or quality assurance immediately, before dumping totes.
• Follows the proper policies and procedures for the dumping of totes as directed by plant procedures.
• Breaks down empty totes and stores them in a neat and orderly manner following the applicable procedures.
• Maintains a safe, clean and sanitary work area.
• Assists in the recase/rework of product.
• Assists in the breaking of other personnel as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
• Turns in tote tickets to the Palletizer Operator.
• Provides sanitation duties during downtime.
• Follow good housekeeping practices and GMP's.
• Wear required PPE.
• Actively participate in AMD activities; Maintain Centerlines and CIL’s.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by a Team Leader

Skills

Sanitation

Lock-out/Tag-out

Forklift certification

Safety rules

Body mechanics

Hazards awareness

Safety compliance

Team player

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: Operator Tote Dump L5 A Nights

Location: Richland, WA

Job Requisition ID: Req-272037

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 is responsible for coordinating bulk blending activities with the Warehouse and Production departments. This position is also responsible for verifying the proper bulk to the proper label as well as sanitation of the work area.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Individuals In This Position Must

• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures. Be actively involved in safety, participate in safety programs, engaged in safety activities, perform risk assessments and demonstrate ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.
• Regularly use scan guns
• Communicates with the oncoming tote dump operator [shift hand-off], supervisor, and/or lead to determine the labels being run, proper bulk correlation, quality concerns, add-back rate, and cut schedule.
• Build totes, and catch totes while checking to make sure it is the right bulk items
• Request the warehouse personnel to pull the proper bulk for dumping. This position may assist warehouse personnel in this function.
• Communicate with the Packaging Lead to adjust add-back rate to maintain optimum efficiency. Blends according to Team Leader expectations; reports any deviations.
• Inspect and monitors all bulk during preparation for dumping. Reports all foreign material concerns to supervisor and/or quality assurance immediately, before dumping totes.
• Follows the proper policies and procedures for the dumping of totes as directed by plant procedures.
• Breaks down empty totes and stores them in a neat and orderly manner following the applicable procedures.
• Maintains a safe, clean and sanitary work area.
• Assists in the recase/rework of product.
• Assists in the breaking of other personnel as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
• Turns in tote tickets to the Palletizer Operator.
• Provides sanitation duties during downtime.
• Follow good housekeeping practices and GMP's.
• Wear required PPE.
• Actively participate in AMD activities; Maintain Centerlines and CIL’s.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by a Team Leader

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Requirements

• Sanitation qualification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained.
• Employee must be Lock-out/Tag-out qualification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained.
• Forklift Certification is required. If not, employee must meet requirements to become forklift certified.
• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
• Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed.
• Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team player.

Education

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

Language Skills

Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English.

Work Environment

The Work Environment Characteristics Described Here Are Representative Of Those An Employee Encounters While Performing The Functions Of This Job. The Employee

• The noise level in the work environment can exceed 85 dB.
• Will regularly work near moving mechanical parts.
• Will occasionally be exposed to humid conditions as well as moderate heat.
• Will frequently be exposed to cold conditions.
• May occasionally work around fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration.
• Will work around forklift traffic.

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

Anticipated Close Date: 11/20/2026

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: $25,47

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