General Laborer in Boise, Idaho

Job Title

Job Description Summary

The general labor position performs various duties under the direct supervision of the lead/team leader and may work in different areas of the plant; raw receiving, process, packaging and warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Actively practice and abide by all company work, safety and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook
• Actively be engaged in safety, participate in daily risk assessments, safety activities, and demonstrate ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.
• Report all incidents, near hits, and any safety concerns immediately to lead/team leader.
• Follow all PPE and GMP requirements.
• Set up and breakdown totes to staging areas via hand jack.
• Properly stack knocked down totes and pallets.
• Operate equipment including power hand jack and tote dump.
• Hand stack cases of finished products as assigned.
• Maintain good housekeeping in assigned areas by regularly cleaning to include: sweep, shovel potatoes, rake, vacuum, use air or water hose, scrape, and pull vines.
• Perform major cleanup activities as assigned.
• Rework damaged or restricted cases and bags of product.
• Break relief for frozen sorters, inspectors, and vine pullers as assigned.
• Work in raw receiving cleaning, pulling rocks and vines as assigned.
• Follow all lock out/tag out procedures for assigned work area and complete annual validation.
• Complete all necessary certifications as assigned for the General Labor position which may include: pallet jack certification, confined space, fire watch, forklift, and scissor lift.
• Train new team members in the position of general labor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by lead/team leader.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Equipment and Tools Used

The following equipment and/or tools are used in performing the duties and responsibilities of this position:
Equipment for cleaning including air hoses, water hoses, hand scrapers, brooms, shovels, squeezes, and rakes. Pallet truck.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED required. No previous experience required.

Language Skills

Ability to speak, read and write in English is required. Must be able to communicate well, understand and comprehend verbal & written instruction.

Mathematical Skills

Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide using a calculator. Must be able to use and understand basic math and have minimal mechanical ability.

Computer Skills

None required, but basic computer skills desired.

Physical Demands

Must have ample coordination to perform the above listed duties. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to climb stairs & ladders.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits
  - 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
• 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

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise.

A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range: $20.24

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.