Packaging Operator Trainee

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Req-259872

Title:

Packaging Operator Trainee

Location:

American Falls,
Job

Requisition
-259872
Time Type:
Full time               
** About Lamb Weston
** You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, 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 around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.
** Job Description Summary
** Under the direction of the team leader, the packaging operator is responsible to operate, maintain, monitor and adjust the packaging equipment from freezer exit through cased goods in a manner consistent with production needs and quality standards.
** Job Description*
* • 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.

More Details about this Job:  Packaging Operator works in three areas:  
• Main Lines Packaging   
• Co Products Packaging   
• Palletizer Packaging Operator Leveling:  
• Tier 1:
Trained in one area  
• Tier 2:
Trained in two areas
- Pay increase with this level.
** Basic &

Preferred Qualifications *
* • 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.
** Industry-Competitive Benefits
** Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:
* 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,…