Plant Technician

Plant Technician

Location: American Falls,

Job Type: Full time

As a Plant Technician, you will operate and maintain automated production equipment, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure product quality meets the high standards of Lamb Weston. You will work in a collaborative team environment, performing routine maintenance, monitoring production lines, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Operate, monitor, and maintain production equipment across multiple stages—receiving, processing, and packaging
• Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime
• Keep accurate records of production and equipment data
• Assist with line sanitation and product quality checks
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, clamp trucks, hand trucks, etc.)
• Follow safety procedures and ensure compliance with food safety standards
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency efforts throughout the plant

• 18 years of age or older
• Can lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically active work (standing, climbing, twisting, etc.)
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and on platforms, ladders, and stairs
• Willing to work rotating day/night 12‑hour shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Can read, write, and understand English for safety and communication
• Can wear and properly use all required PPE (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes)

• Experience in manufacturing, food production, or technical operations
• Basic mechanical skills or experience using tools
• A strong attention to detail and a drive to learn and grow

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well‑being programs including company wide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• 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

Pay Rate or Range: $21.03 per hour

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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.