Lamb Weston · 10 hours ago
Packaging Operator Trainee
American Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.68/hr - $21.68/hrLamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and global reach. The Packaging Operator Trainee is responsible for operating, maintaining, and monitoring packaging equipment to ensure production needs and quality standards are met.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs
Production metrics & equipment responsible to monitor, operate, maintain, changeover, and adjust (not an exhaustive list) includes line-flow rates, packaging material (paper, poly, cartons), scales, baggers, case-packers, case erectors, case settler/sealer, glue machine, case coder, grader room, etc
Ensures proper container sizing
Records packaging machinery efficiencies, downtime and fills out reports accurately and correctly
Responsible for ensuring complete package quality of product taking regular checks of weights, seals, codes, glue patterns, etc. if needed
Complete CIL’s, Centerlines, and Defect Handling Standard Work
Troubleshoots equipment operation:
Able to identify mechanical and electrical equipment problems and take action by notifying proper personnel
Operates equipment with minimum waste
Handles bulk activities, hand stacks, and reworks product in an expeditious manner reusing fiber when appropriate
Break relief for other employees as needed
Provides direction to packaging laborers, general laborers, and temporary employees where and how to work to ensure efficient operation of the packaging room
Qualified for Fire Watch duties
Qualification
Required
Must have good communication skills oral and written
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders
Must be able to stand for long periods at a time
Must have the manual dexterity and ability to safely use cleaning equipment
Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds
Must be able to work in adverse conditions (i.e. extreme cold and heat, extreme wet, within closed surroundings)
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or on-the-job type training along with Team Leaders help and instruction
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (4)
2023 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bernadette Madarieta
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Smith
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2026-02-07
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