Handpacker

Title: Handpacker
Location: Richland, WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-271872
Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, 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

Plant: Richland, Washington

Position: Co-Product Hand Pack

Department: Production

Career level: Hourly

Revised: 1/14/2015

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for the inspection of visible blemishes, misshapen units, and the insurance of a sound quality product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

·       Monitor conditions of both the primary and secondary containers when necessary

·       Monitor the line is operating smoothly and help where necessary

·       Put kwik locks onto drop bags when necessary

·       Add crude trays to the tray maker when necessary

·       Unplug tray maker when necessary

·       Fold stickers and place into secondary container when spec calls

·       Ensure product is trayed and cased correctly and efficiently with minimal amount of waste

·       Ensure the shrink wrap, drop bags and overall condition of the pack wrap is in good condition prior to casing

·       Ensure the secondary containers have the appropriate case amount in accordance with customer and case specifications

·       Strip out product to garbage when necessary

·       Aid in maintaining sanitation of the assigned work area

·       Maintain good housekeeping in his/her assigned area: Sweep with a broom and/or squeegee and shovel

·       Inform the Supervisor immediately of any finished product change, excessive waste, and/or any unusual condition

·       Report any personnel problems, safety violations or hazards, infractions of plant rules, etc. to the Supervisor

·       Help train new personnel in the position of co-product hand pack.

·       Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory or lead personnel.

·       Rework damaged or restricted cases and bags of product

·       Maintain a neat and clean work area at all times, and exhibit good personal hygiene

·       Inspect cooked frozen potato products at the frozen inspection station at the exit of the spiral freeze tunnel

·       Ensure trays are sleeved in a poly bag and placed in a case when necessary

·       Rework potato product as needed

·       Being actively engaged in safety, participating in safety programs, engaged in safety activities, performing risk assessments and demonstrating ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·       Have the ability and willingness to follow instructions

·       Sanitation qualified is preferred, but not required.

·       Must have good work performance

·       Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook

·       Be physically able to perform the work

·       Must be conscientious and consistent in his/her work

·       Be knowledgeable of proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques

·       Work as a team with all other employees in the co-product hand pack area to insure work progresses as smoothly as possible

EDUCATION

No formal education is required for this position. The employee must have the ability to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions effectively and efficiently.

SKILLS

Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions. The proper use of Lockouts, safety procedures, and constant awareness of safety.  Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being done.  Be able to work with the following equipment and tools:

·       Ear plugs

·       Approved eye protection

·       Hard hat

·       Hair net

·       Approved safety shoes

·       Apron

·       Approved gloves

·       Glove liners

·       Garbage barrels

·       Shovels, squeegees, brooms, and scrub brushes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·       Must be able to stand for long periods and must be able to move quickly

·       The surface the employee must walk on is a level, non-slip concrete surface

·       Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

·       Reach with hands and arms and talk or hear

·       Must have good eye-hand coordination

·       Must be able to push and pull heavy items on occasion.

·       Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds

·       Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

·       Moderate physical labor

·       Good vision and good reflexes

·       Knowledge of safe lifting techniques

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·       Will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts

·       May be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals

·       The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud

·       Will regularly work around forklift traffic

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 companywide 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

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

Anticipated Close Date
The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.
Anticipated Close Date: 10/30/2026

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: $20,76

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