Technician Production - Graveyard

Line 1 Packaging Technician at Lamb Weston is responsible for performing a wide range of tasks across the L1 packaging line, including palletizing, packaging operations, and forklift handling, while strictly adhering to safety, quality, and sanitation standards.

• Actively participates in Lamb Weston Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice programs.
• Conducts packaging quality checks per procedure and by request of the Packaging Lead, Team Leader Production, Team Leader Quality, Team Leader Area Production, and Line Structure Team.
• Performs all Daily Management System standards per schedule to include CILs, FSILs, CLs, and Defect Handling.
• Operates cohesively with additional Line 1 Packaging Technician team members in management of the Line 1 packaging area, including transfer room, frozen and Bio‑Print sorters, L1 Ishidas, Lambpaks, case sealers, interstitial room, and palletizer.
• Engages in scheduled AMD activities.
• Operates forklift to move dry supply and wooden pallets to the line.
• Performs quality checks such as metal detector checks, backseal checks, bag codes, and bag seals.
• Maintains daily sanitation, including basic housekeeping of the packaging room area.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral).
• 1‑2 years of experience in Food Manufacturing or related field preferred.
• Functions well in a team environment.
• Demonstrates capable troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of thinking critically.
• Basic understanding and proficiency in PC skills;
  Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Trained and qualified in L1 Bio‑Print, L1 Frozen Sorters, L1 packaging operations, and palletizer positions.
• Sanitation qualification is required; training provided for additional qualifications.
• Team member must be Lock‑out/Tag‑out qualified; training provided if needed.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all plant rules and safety policies as specified in the Lamb Weston Employee Handbook.
• Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.
• Exposed to a noisy environment with temperature variations from hot to cold.
• Ability to perform repetitious arm, wrist, and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under equipment.
• Ability to operate work‑related equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for employees with disabilities as appropriate.

• 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, Health Savings Accounts, life and accident insurance.
• Family‑friendly employee events.
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge‑type services.

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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.