Plant Technician: Hands-On Ops & Growth Path

Lamb Weston APAC; American Falls (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

Lamb Weston is hiring Plant Technicians in American Falls, Idaho, to keep production lines running and meet performance goals. You will operate and maintain automated equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure product quality.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on problem solving, with extensive training and clear advancement paths within the plant. Ideal candidates are 18+, able to lift 50 pounds, comfortable with 12-hour rotating shifts, and proficient in English for safety

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically active work.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and on platforms, ladders, and stairs.
• Willing to work rotating day/night 12-hour shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Read, write, and understand English for safety and communication.
• Proper use of PPE (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes).

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain production equipment across multiple stages—receiving, processing, and packaging.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on equipment 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 compliance with food safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency efforts throughout the plant.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety focused

Learning mindset

Results-driven

Problem solver

Tools

Forklifts

Clamp trucks

Hand trucks

Job description

Lamb Weston is hiring Plant Technicians in American Falls, Idaho, to keep production lines running and meet performance goals. You will operate and maintain automated equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure product quality.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on problem solving, with extensive training and clear advancement paths within the plant. Ideal candidates are 18+, able to lift 50 pounds, comfortable with 12-hour rotating shifts, and proficient in English for safety