Packaging Operator Trainee

Lamb Weston APAC; American Falls (ID); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being program

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Life and Accident insurance

Employee Stock Purchase

Health Savings Accounts

Family-friendly events

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lamb Weston APAC in American Falls, Idaho is seeking a Packaging Operator to operate and monitor packaging equipment from freezer exit through finished goods. The role emphasizes maintaining safety, accuracy in packaging quality, and adherence to standard work procedures.

Responsibilities include monitoring line performance, adjusting equipment, and leading packaging laborers. Candidates should be able to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, stand long hours, and work in extreme conditions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, monitor and adjust packaging equipment from freezer exit through cased goods.
• Monitor line-flow rates, packaging material, scales, baggers, case-packers, case erectors, sealers, and codes.
• Ensure proper container sizing and complete package quality checks (weights, seals, codes, glue patterns).
• Record equipment efficiencies and downtime; complete standard work and defect handling.
• Troubleshoot equipment, identify problems and notify appropriate personnel.
• Provide direction to packaging laborers and temporary staff for efficient operation.

Skills

Communication skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Stamina

Manual dexterity

Work in extreme conditions

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.

American Falls, ID, USA (Plant)
Additional locations: None

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.

More Details About This Job

Packaging Operator works in three areas:

• Main Lines Packaging
• Co Products Packaging
• Palletizer

Packaging Operator Leveling

• Tier 1: Trained in one area
• Tier 2: Trained in two areas- Pay increase with this level.

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

• 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: 09/20/2026

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: $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

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