Packaging Operator Trainee

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.; American Falls (ID); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Well-being programs

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Life and Accident insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee events

Job summary

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Operator Trainee in American Falls, ID. The role focuses on operating, maintaining, and adjusting packaging equipment from freezer exit through cased goods to meet production and quality standards.

You’ll monitor line-flow, packaging materials, scales, baggers, case-packers, and other equipment; ensure proper weights, seals and codes, and support continuous improvement through standard work and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills oral and written.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to stand for long periods at a time.
• Must have the manual dexterity and ability to safely use cleaning equipment.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in adverse conditions (i.e. extreme cold and heat, extreme wet, within closed surroundings).
• High school diploma or GED; or on-the-job type training along with Team Leaders help and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.
• Production metrics & equipment responsible to monitor, operate, maintain, changeover, and adjust (not an exhaustive list) includes line-flow rates, packaging material (paper, poly, cartons), scales, baggers, case-packers, case erectors, case settler/sealer, glue machine, case coder, grader room, etc.
• Ensures proper container sizing.
• Records packaging machinery efficiencies, downtime and fills out reports accurately and correctly.
• Responsible for ensuring complete package quality of product taking regular checks of weights, seals, codes, glue patterns, etc. if needed.
• Complete CIL’s, Centerlines, and Defect Handling Standard Work.
• Troubleshoots equipment operation:
• Able to identify mechanical and electrical equipment problems and take action by notifying proper personnel.
• Operates equipment with minimum waste.
• Handles bulk activities, hand stacks, and reworks product in an expeditious manner reusing fiber when appropriate.
• Break relief for other employees as needed.
• Provides direction to packaging laborers, general laborers, and temporary employees where and how to work to ensure efficient operation of the packaging room.
• Qualified for Fire Watch duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Stamina for standing

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Packaging Operator Trainee Location: American Falls, ID Job Requisition ID: Req-271956 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 team leader, the packaging operator is responsible to operate, maintain, monitor and adjust the packaging equipment from freezer exit through cased goods in a manner consistent with production needs and quality standards.

Job Description

• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.
• Production metrics & equipment responsible to monitor, operate, maintain, changeover, and adjust (not an exhaustive list) includes line-flow rates, packaging material (paper, poly, cartons), scales, baggers, case-packers, case erectors, case settler/sealer, glue machine, case coder, grader room, etc.
• Ensures proper container sizing.
• Records packaging machinery efficiencies, downtime and fills out reports accurately and correctly.
• Responsible for ensuring complete package quality of product taking regular checks of weights, seals, codes, glue patterns, etc. if needed.
• Complete CIL’s, Centerlines, and Defect Handling Standard Work.
• Troubleshoots equipment operation:
• Able to identify mechanical and electrical equipment problems and take action by notifying proper personnel.
• Operates equipment with minimum waste.
• Handles bulk activities, hand stacks, and reworks product in an expeditious manner reusing fiber when appropriate.
• Break relief for other employees as needed.
• Provides direction to packaging laborers, general laborers, and temporary employees where and how to work to ensure efficient operation of the packaging room.
• Qualified for Fire Watch duties.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills oral and written.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to stand for long periods at a time.
• Must have the manual dexterity and ability to safely use cleaning equipment.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in adverse conditions (i.e. extreme cold and heat, extreme wet, within closed surroundings).
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or on-the-job type training along with Team Leaders help and instruction.

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 include:

• 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

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.

Anticipated Close Date: 11/08/2026

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: $22.68

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 Information

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.