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Lamb Weston · 1 day ago

Operator Packaging Machine Trainee

Boardman, OR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25.91/hr - $25.91/hr

Lamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. The Operator Packaging Machine Trainee is responsible for operating, monitoring, and adjusting packaging equipment to meet production needs and quality standards.

Hospitality

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs

Monitors Line-flow Rates

Regular checks for proper feed of product through baggers for maximum efficiency

Monitors and adjusts vibrators to gain optimum bagger performance. Includes continuous scraping to allow for optimum product level

Orders packaging material (paper, poly, carton) from storage as needed

Ensures by regular checks that baggers are being fed with enough product to run efficiently. Notifies team leaders of problems

Checks bag weights and adjusts to meet Q.A. standards

Changes tape and wires on jaws

Changes paper and poly rolls

Checks poly codes with Q.A. and continuously monitors for accuracy

Adjusts for different fiber

Adjusts chair

Supplies COPs with fiber

Adjusts bag settlers as needed to minimize breakage

Adjusts for different fiber

Monitors headspace on cases and adjusts settings accordingly (compression, time and height)

Adjusts for different fiber

Monitors and adjusts glue patterns

Changes glue heads as needed

Ensures proper sanitation and operation (changes or scrapes glue head and housing continuously)

Programs proper code statement

Adjusts for optimum code placement and clarity on case

Keeps baggers clean of crumbs

Cleans take-away belts

Keeps floors clean of debris

Cleans run-around system

Insures all of packaging is clean and food safe

Ensures proper container sizing

Records packaging machinery efficiencies, downtime and fills out reports accurately and correctly

Responsible for insuring complete package quality of product taking regular checks of weights, seals, codes, glue patterns, etc

Complete CIL’s and Centerlines

Participates in AMD Drumbeats

Able to identify mechanical and electrical equipment problems and take action by notifying proper personnel

Operates equipment with minimum waste

Reworks product in an expeditious manner reusing fiber when appropriate

Gives other employees breaks as directed by the team leader

Instructs packaging laborers, general laborers and temporary employees where and how to work to insure efficient operation of the packaging room as directed by the team leader

Qualification

Equipment OperationQuality Assurance StandardsMathematical SkillsLanguage SkillsTroubleshootingSafety PracticesTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Required

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English

Ability to write accurate information on simple forms in English

Ability to effectively present or listen to information in one-on-one and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations and work within the main objective of low operating cost

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and give directions to other employees on work needs in the packaging room

The employee is constantly required to stand on hard floors and walk quickly

The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear

The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds with assistance

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

The employee is regularly exposed to slippery, wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or hazardous chemicals

The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles such as fiber dust and tight confined spaces

The employee works near moving mechanical parts, in high places, and is exposed to extreme heat and cold alternating through each shift

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

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

Company

Lamb Weston

Glassdoor3.9

When most people look at a potato, they see just a potato. But when we look at a potato, we see possibilities.

Founded in 1994

Kennewick, Washington, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.lambweston.com/

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