Packaging Utility

Lamb Weston; American Falls (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being programs

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Health Savings Accounts

Stock Purchase

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Lamb Weston is seeking a Packaging Utility at our American Falls, ID facility. The role involves operating, monitoring, and adjusting packaging equipment to meet production needs and quality standards.

You will perform basic heavy labor, feed cases to systems, palletize, apply stretch wrap, and keep areas clean. The job requires standing for long periods, climbing stairs, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with sanitation training and the ability to work in adverse conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills oral and written.
• Able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• 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).
• Must pass a 30 shift Sanitation training period.

Responsibilities

• Feeding cases to the Dyna Pak COP system, or Dyna Pak Attendants depending on system in place.
• Hand palletizing of product where and when required, for applying stretch wrap material, meta stacking aids and band when and where required.
• Keep packaging areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Position may be required to work downtime cleanups as directed.
• Place and remove totes under bulk off chutes and out of cold boxes as needed.
• Assure proper procedures are used in bulk totes (clean liner, lids, belly bands, etc.) Assist in proper manifesting of bulk and cased goods as needed.
• Place cases on pallets in designated patterns, stretch wrap on pallets of product. Place stacking aids on and band them to pallets of product as required.
• Perform miscellaneous duties associated with cased product (i.e. remove damaged cases, glue loose flaps, rework light weights, etc.)

Skills

Communication skills

Stamina

Manual dexterity

Lift 50 pounds

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: Packaging Utility

Location: American Falls, ID

Job Requisition ID: Req-271575

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

Located at our American Falls facility just outside of Pocatello, the packaging utility is responsible for operating, monitoring, and adjusting the packaging equipment in a manner consistent with production needs and quality standards.

Job Description

The function of the package utility is to follow supervisory staff instruction by performing basic heavy labor activities in the packaging operation.

This position is responsible for

• Feeding cases to the Dyna Pak COP system, or Dyna Pak Attendants depending on system in place.
• Will be responsible for hand palletizing of product where and when required, for applying stretch wrap material, meta stacking aids and band when and where required.
• Keep packaging areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Position may be required to work downtime cleanups as directed.
• Place and remove totes under bulk off chutes and out of cold boxes as needed.
• Assure proper procedures are used in bulk totes (clean liner, lids, belly bands, ect.) Assist in proper manifesting of bulk and cased goods as needed.
• Place cases on pallets in designated patterns, stretch wrap on pallets of product. Place stacking aids on and band them to pallets of product as required.
• Perform miscellaneous duties associated with cased product (i.e. remove damaged cases, glue loose flaps, rework light weights, etc.)

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).
• Must pass a 30 shift Sanitation training period.

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 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: $20.89

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