Technician Production - Graveyard

Lamb Weston, Inc.; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Well-being programs

Family-Friendly events

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lamb Weston in Hermiston, Oregon is seeking a Line 1 Packaging Technician to join our packaging team. You will participate in safety programs and perform quality checks, operating in a fast-paced environment across multiple packaging functions and equipment.

This role requires 1–2 years in food manufacturing (or related field), strong English communication, and teamwork. Competitive benefits, on-site work, and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must communicate, comprehend, and follow English instructions.
• 1–2 years in Food Manufacturing or related field preferred.
• Team-oriented with troubleshooting and critical thinking abilities.
• Basic PC skills: Windows, Word, Excel.
• L1 Bio-Print, L1 Frozen Sorters, L1 packaging operations, and palletizer qualifications.
• Sanitation qualification required; training provided for additional quals.
• Lock‑out/Tag‑out qualification may be required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Lamb Weston Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice programs.
• Performs packaging quality checks as per procedure and requests.
• Follows Daily Management System standards (CILs, FSILs, CLs, Defect Handling).
• Works with Line 1 Packaging Technician team on all functions (transfer room, sorters, Ishidas, palletizer).
• Engages in scheduled AMD activities.
• Operates forklift for material handling to the line.
• Conducts metal detector, backseal, bag code, and bag seal checks.
• Performs daily sanitation and basic housekeeping in packaging area.

Skills

English communication

Food manufacturing experience

Team environment

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

PC skills

L1 Bio-Print qualified

L1 Frozen Sorters qualified

L1 packaging ops

Palletizer

Lock-out/Tag-out qualified

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

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

Line 1 Packaging Technician role offers a diverse range of responsibilities to team members looking to immerse themselves in all areas of L1 packaging, positions include but not limited to palletizer and packaging operator. Operating each work week under a rotating schedule allows each team member to contribute in several aspects benefiting our CBN goals on a weekly basis. This safety focused, team oriented, and target driven position provides a solid career path for future leaders of Lamb Weston.

Job Description

• Actively participates in Lamb Weston Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice programs.
• Conducts packaging quality checks per procedure and by request of the Packaging Lead, Team Leader Production, Team Leader quality, Team Leader Area Production, and Line Structure Team.
• Performs all Daily Management System standards per schedule to include CILs, FSILs, CLs, and Defect Handling.
• Operates cohesively with additional Line 1 Packaging Technician team members in management of the Line 1 packaging area; Including but not limited to all job functions from the L1 transfer room, frozen and Bio-Print sorters, L1 Ishidas, Lambpaks through the case sealers, and the interstitial room through the Palletizer.
• Engages in scheduled AMD activities.
• Forklift driving, with dry supply and wooden pallets to the line.
• Performs quality checks including not limit to metal detector checks, backseal checks, bag codes, and bag seals.
• Daily sanitation includes basic housekeeping of packaging room area.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Certifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Skills and Experience:

• Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral).
• 1-2 years of experience in Food Manufacturing, or related field, preferred.
• Functions well in team environment.
• Demonstrates capable troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of thinking critically.
• Basic understanding/ Proficiency in PC skills; Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Trained and qualified in L1 Bio-Print, L1 Frozen Sorters, L1 packaging operations, and palletizer positions.
• Sanitation qualification is required. Training will be provided for additional qualifications.
• Team member must be Lock‑out/Tag‑out qualified. If qualification is needed training will be provided.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all plant rules and safety policies as specified in the Lamb Weston Employee Handbook.
• Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature.
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
• Ability to operate work related equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• 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

The 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: 07/31/2026

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: $26,59

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

Education/ Certifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Skills and Experience:

• Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral).
• 1-2 years of experience in Food Manufacturing, or related field, preferred.
• Functions well in team environment.
• Demonstrates capable troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of thinking critically.
• Basic understanding/ Proficiency in PC skills; Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Trained and qualified in L1 Bio-Print, L1 Frozen Sorters, L1 packaging operations, and palletizer positions.
• Sanitation qualification is required. Training will be provided for additional qualifications.
• Team member must be Lock‑out/Tag‑out qualified. If qualification is needed training will be provided.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all plant rules and safety policies as specified in the Lamb Weston Employee Handbook.
• Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature.
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
• Ability to operate work related equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.