Technician Production - Graveyard

Lamb Weston; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with company contributions

Wellness programs

Job summary

Lamb Weston is looking for a Technician Production to join their team in Hermiston, Oregon. This position focuses on packaging operations and quality checks, contributing to a safety-oriented and high-performance environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with at least 1-2 years in a food manufacturing role, and will participate in various operational activities including forklift driving and team collaboration.

Key benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• 1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Must be capable of critical thinking.
• Training will be provided for required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Conduct quality checks as per procedures.
• Manage packaging operations and support team members.
• Engage in forklift driving and sanitation.

Skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Teamwork

Basic PC skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Technician Production - Graveyard

Hermiston, OR

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 limited to metal detector checks, backseal checks, bag codes, and bag seals.
• Daily sanitation includes basic housekeeping of packaging room area.

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 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.

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

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.