Forklift Driver​/Warehouse Associate

Forklift Driver / Warehouse Associate

Company:
Lamb Weston LATAM

Location:

American Falls,

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries worldwide. A highly innovative global corporation with a start‑up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference.

You’ll gain hands‑on training, explore new solutions, and join a winning team of 10,000+ people dedicated to raising the bar together.

Under the direction of the Supervisory Staff, the Logistics Technician (Tech) performs standard work including safety programs, monthly training, operating all warehouse equipment, loading/unloading trucks and rail cars, handling/storing finished goods, inventory tasks, maintenance, troubleshooting, training, and continuous skill development. The position ensures optimum warehouse efficiency, collaborates with a team, maintains a clean, sanitary environment, follows hygienic zoning protocols, and provides relief to other associates as needed.

• Model compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Understand warehouse operations and daily tasks.
• Operate and maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Participate in root cause analysis and use available tools.
• Support other warehouse tasks as assigned.
• Maintain inventory records accurately.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks.
• Mark materials with identifying information.
• Complete skills validations within required training timeframe.
• Convey materials from receiving or production to storage or other designated areas.
• Sort and place items on racks according to predetermined sequence.
• Address wrong behaviors against SOPs, GMP, and safety practices to improve team performance.
• Verify product placement during receiving using an Inbound Receiving Note.
• Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated rooms.
• Execute appropriate inventory tasks.
• Drive forklift to transport stored items within the warehouse, to the plant, truck, or railcar.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Break relief for other technicians as assigned.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds with team lifting.
• Display skills in manufacturing processes, operating, maintaining, and cleaning automated equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and data.
• Strong technical, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Operate essential material‑handling equipment (clamp truck, forklift, hand trucks, etc.).

• Use hand and power tools.
• Lift 50 pounds by bending and stooping; climb, stand, and move on stairs, ladders, and platforms; twist, turn, and bend.
• Enter confined spaces.
• Stand on concrete floors for extended periods.
• Work any day of the week, including weekends, and in rotating shifts (typically 12 hours per day). Overtime may be required.

• 18 years of age or older.
• Wear required safety personal protective equipment (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes).
• Willingly work day and night rotating shifts on a monthly basis.

• Health Insurance Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, Health Reimbursement Accounts.
• Well‑being programs including company‑wide 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, Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance.
• Family‑Friendly Employee events.
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge‑type services.

Job Requisition ‑258858

Time Type:
Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 11/06/2025

Estimated compensation range: $22.09 per hour (actual compensation may vary based on location, duties, experience, and other factors).

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.