Plant Technician: Hands-On Ops & Troubleshooting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, D

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lamb Weston, Inc. is hiring Plant Technicians in Idaho's American Falls area to keep our production lines running at peak performance. You will operate and maintain automated equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure product quality meets Lamb Weston’s high standards.

This role suits someone with mechanical aptitude who enjoys problem-solving, thrives in a team, and wants hands-on, meaningful work. Expect rotating 12-hour shifts, with weekends and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and performing 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.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English for safety and communication.

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 compliance with food safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency efforts throughout the plant.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English literacy

Team player

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklifts

Clamp trucks

Job description

Lamb Weston, Inc. is hiring Plant Technicians in Idaho's American Falls area to keep our production lines running at peak performance. You will operate and maintain automated equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure product quality meets Lamb Weston’s high standards.

This role suits someone with mechanical aptitude who enjoys problem-solving, thrives in a team, and wants hands-on, meaningful work. Expect rotating 12-hour shifts, with weekends and overtime as needed.