Palletizer Operator Trainee

Overview

Title: Palletizer Operator Trainee
Location: Boardman, OR
Job Requisition : Req-271287
Time Type: Full time

Lamb Weston is a leading global manufacturer of frozen potato products and a trusted supplier to international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries. We empower individuals to make a difference, offer hands-on training, and support growth within a diverse, world‑class team.

Under the direction of the team leader, the palletizer operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and adjusting palletizing equipment to meet production needs and quality standards.

• Maintain safe work practices at all times and participate in safety programs.
• Monitor line-flow rates: regular checks for proper feed of cases through palletizers and for proper feed of pallets through wrapper and manifest.
• Order material (stretch wrap film) from storage as needed.
• Monitor palletizer: check cases for QA standards; adjust palletizer for different stack patterns; supply slip sheets; supply stretch-wrap; ensure proper load force for optimum wrap; maintain pallet supply; rework bad cases at the hand palletizing station.
• Monitor line sanitation: keep floors clean and ensure packaging is clean and food safe.
• Ensure proper container sizing and accuracy of packaging records.
• Record packaging machinery efficiencies, downtime, and fill out reports accurately.
• Ensure complete package quality, including regular checks of seals and codes.
• Troubleshoot equipment operation: identify mechanical/electrical problems and notify proper personnel; operate with minimal waste; rework product as needed; assist in packaging duties if required.
• Instruct packaging laborers and temporary staff to insure efficient operation of the palletizing area.
• Count and identify product and coordinate ticketing accurately.
• Operate terminal keyboard for tickets (inbound/outbound bulk, inbound materials, waste product).
• Prepare and monitor paperwork for bay transfers, rework, blending, waste reports, bulk reports, end of shift reports, and drivers’ logs.
• Coordinate with lab personnel for proper dispositioning of held product; communicate with supervisors, leads, drivers, and tote room attendants as needed.
• Follow detailed instructions; collect all necessary paperwork at end of shift for warehouse filing; understand lot numbers, catalog numbers, blending requirements and their impacts; ensure proper ticketing and coding of all product.
• Set priorities with minimal supervision; give breaks to fellow workers as directed by the supervisor; assist in standard packaging duties such as rework and cleanup; may work in cold temperatures for short periods.
• Train other potential palletizers as needed.

Previous experience is not required but familiarity with recordkeeping, computer usage, lab understanding of quality, and blending impacts is helpful.

• Language: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English; write accurate information on simple forms in English; communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Mathematical: Ability to perform basic math, units of measure, proportions, and percentages.
• Work Environment: Office area and cold storage; may involve extreme cold, dust, noise, confined spaces, and exposure to forklift fumes; reasonable accommodations available.

• Industry-competitive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, paid time off, and retirement plans.
• Eligibility and specifics vary by location, role, and bargaining agreements.

Anticipated Close Date: The date is a good-faith estimate and may change based on interview processes and business needs. Anticipated Close Date: 08/15/2026.

Pay Transparency: Lamb Weston provides a reasonable estimate of compensation. Pay Rate or Range: $26.75 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on location, duties, experience, and other factors.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.