Lamb Weston · 13 hours ago
L1 Packaging Operator
Pasco, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23.10/hr - $23.10/hrLamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. The L1 Packaging Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining packaging equipment, ensuring product quality, and adhering to safety regulations while working in a team environment.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Actively practice and abide by all company work, safety and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook
Know and demonstrate proper lockout-tag out on all packaging equipment
Participate in Behavior Based Observations, Hazard ID’s, and other safety engagement activities as instructed
Participate in Joint Stabilization and Stretch Breaks program throughout the workday as instructed
Utilize and inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per company policy and notify Sanitation Team Leader, Team Leader or Lead if replacement is required. Per specific customer request, will be required to wear additional PPE
Immediately report any work related pain, injury, near miss, or safety concern to the Team Leader
Participate in all required safety training as instructed
Line 1: Operate and adjust all equipment from cold inspection through the checkweigher, including: belts, shakers, scale equipment, packaging machines, and case packers to ensure product is efficiently packaged according to product specifications
Line 7 and 9: Operate and adjust all equipment from cold inspection through coders including: belts, shaker, scale equipment, baggers, bag checkweighers, case erectors, case packers, case settlers, case checkweighers, case sealers, and coders. Operator is responsible for cases until they reach the auto palletizer
Line 8: Operate and adjust all equipment from cold inspection/hand pack to taper including: belt, shakers, in-feeds, overwrap machine, and taper
Monitor and adjust scales to achieve optimum packaging efficiency. This includes continuous sanitation of the feeding and weighing equipment to ensure proper efficiencies. Notify Supervisor of problems
Adjust and regulate add back of bulk product during repack and controlled blending operations as instructed by the supervisor
Continuously monitor transition of primary containers from the packaging machines to the case packers. Operator is responsible for cases until they reach the auto palletizer
Monitor and adjust equipment to ensure the proper sealing of primary containers. Trouble shoots to resolve issues. Notify Supervisory personnel of problems
Keep package machines loaded with correct paper and/or poly film
Safely operate paper roll handler
Monitor and adjust bag weights to ensure targeted weights are met as designated by QA specifications are met and not exceeded
Notify the Supervisor if bag codes are illegible or missing
Ensure bag lengths meet budgeted targets by monitoring and adjusting lengths. Enter bag lengths into QA entry. Inform Supervisor if target bag lengths cannot be obtained/note any variance
Ensure minimal paper/poly and case waste
Clear and restart case packer after product jams and stoppages. Trouble shoots to resolve upstream issues causing jams and stoppages. Communicate continuing jamming problems to the supervisor so maintenance can investigate and fix the problem
Request and maintain proper inventories of dry supplies in the packaging area such as paper, poly-film, KDs, etc. Also monitor the quality of incoming dry supplies to ensure QA and GMP standards are being met. Notify the Supervisor of all problems
Case code verification every 15 minutes
Every 15 minutes check case condition and be sure cases are glued properly. Check at least 7 cases on each line
Glue/tape any open cases and put back onto the line
Clean glue machines whenever a line goes down. Notify Maintenance / Team Lead via radio if there is a problem with a glue machine, case settler, case code, etc. that you cannot troubleshoot
Fill out “Out of Centerline” report when equipment is not at standard settings for product being produced for all pieces of equipment in owner area and communicate this to team leader, lead, or other supervisory personnel
Keep an eye on all lines and unplug any jams
Rework case damage and dump to bulk
Help train new personnel in the position of Line 1, 7, 8, and 9 Package Operator
Perform sanitation work as assigned by Supervisory and Lead personnel
Keep work area clean and follow area ownership 5S
Work together with all employees as a team to achieve company objectives
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisory and Lead personnel
Qualification
Required
Have the ability and willingness to follow instructions
Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook including the lockout-tag out procedure
Must be conscientious and consistent in his/her work
Be knowledgeable of proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques
Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being done
Ability to effectively communicate in English
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions correctly and efficiently
Effectively present information in one-on-one and/or small group settings to team leaders and/or leads and management as well as other employees of the organization respectfully and tactfully
Be able to sit, stand, walk, and climb
Have good hand-eye coordination
Have good finger and dexterity
Be able to reach with his/her hands and arms repetitively
Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis
Able to push and pull heavy items on occasion
Have specific vision abilities required by this job, which include: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
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
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
5001-10000 employees
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Bernadette Madarieta
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Smith
Chief Operating Officer
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