Laborer Heavy Packaging ML - Grave

Title: Laborer Heavy Packaging ML - Grave A
Location: Richland, WA
Job Requisition : Req-260737
Time Type: Full time

This position is responsible for assisting the packing function by supplying dry supplies, monitoring the packaging equipment, building totes, hand stacking cases on pallets when necessary, cleaning and sanitation duties as needed. This position supports both the main line and co-product line.

• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Be actively engaged in safety, participate in safety programs, engage in safety activities, perform risk assessments and demonstrate ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.
• Report all near hits, incidents, and any safety concerns.
• Ensure that cases/trays are constantly supplied to the packaging equipment.
• Assist with line rework.
• Know basic operation of pack room equipment and the ability to start, stop and clear stoppages for the packaging equipment.
• May be called to perform duties of rework, frozen inspection and strip out.
• Assist in the bulking process.
• Work in the freezer making totes, cleaning up potato debris and assisting the tote room driver with general duties.
• Know and follow all lock out/tag out procedures for assigned work area.
• Maintain floors, catwalks, handrails and other walkways in a clean and safe manner.
• Perform sanitation activities.
• Follow good housekeeping practices and GMP's.
• Participation in AMD.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Must meet sanitation qualification requirements.
• Understand and follow lock out/tag out procedures.
• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules, GMP’s and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Possess a working knowledge of how the equipment works.
• Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed.
• Must be able to balance teamwork and individual responsibilities.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Have the ability and willingness to follow directions.
• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.

Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English.

• Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Have good hand-eye coordination; normal finger dexterity and range of motion.
• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
• Required to reach with hands and arms repetitively.
• Must be able to push and pull heavy items with or without the assistant of equipment on occasion.

The employee will regularly work near moving mechanical parts, frequent exposure to humid conditions as well as moderate heat, may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration. Noise level can exceed 85 dB. Will regularly work around forklift traffic.

Health Insurance Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision;
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, 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.

06/13/2026

Pay Rate or Range: $22.52

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.