Packaging Operator Trainee: Hands-On Production

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

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.