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Lamb Weston · 1 day ago

Line 1 Packaging Technician

Hermiston, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$25.72/hr - $27.94/hr

1+ years exp

Lamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. The Line 1 Packaging Technician role involves a diverse range of responsibilities within the packaging area, focusing on safety, quality checks, and teamwork to support production goals.

Hospitality

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 limit to metal detector checks, back seal checks, bag codes, and bag seals

Daily sanitation includes basic housekeeping of packaging room area

Qualification

Food Manufacturing experienceForklift drivingL1 packaging operationsPC skillsTroubleshooting skillsSanitation qualificationLock-out/Tag-out qualifiedCommunication skillsTeamworkCritical thinking

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral)

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

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

Preferred

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

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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