Plant Technician: Hands-On Manufacturing & Growth

1010 Lamb Weston, Inc; American Falls (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being programs

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Health Savings Accounts

Life and Accident insurance

Family-Friendly events

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lamb Weston in American Falls, Idaho is seeking a Plant Technician to join our production team. You will operate and maintain automated equipment, diagnose issues, and help keep lines running at peak performance in a safety‑conscious facility.

This role suits hands‑on problem solvers with mechanical aptitude, comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds, and willing to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and performing physically active work.
• Able to read, write, and understand English for safety and communication.
• Willing to work rotating day/night 12-hour shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and on platforms, ladders, and stairs.
• Wears PPE and follows safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain production equipment across multiple stages—receiving, processing, and packaging.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Keep accurate records of production and equipment data.
• Assist with line sanitation and product quality checks.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, clamp trucks, hand trucks, etc.).
• Follow safety procedures and ensure food safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency efforts throughout the plant.

Job description

Lamb Weston in American Falls, Idaho is seeking a Plant Technician to join our production team. You will operate and maintain automated equipment, diagnose issues, and help keep lines running at peak performance in a safety‑conscious facility.

This role suits hands‑on problem solvers with mechanical aptitude, comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds, and willing to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.