Lamb Weston · 1 month ago
L5 Packaging Utility
Hermiston, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$25.72/hr - $27.94/hrLamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. The Packaging Utility Operator will operate and adjust equipment in packaging areas, monitor line flow and waste, and ensure quality and production standards are met while being flexible to cover various positions as needed.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
The Package Utility Operator position is designed to have associates trained/qualified to fill in on shift and for overtime where absences create a need for coverage
When a Package Utility Operator employee is trained/qualified in more than one job that needs to be covered at the same time, the company will determine the priority as to which position to cover using the Package Utility Operator employee
Should a Package Utility Operator employee who is training, not be able to meet the job qualification standards for the positions required the process will be followed as set forth in the handbook section covering Training, Pulling a Bid, and Disqualification and training will be discontinued
Package Utility Operator will be included in the overtime rotation for the positions they are qualified for. If there is an absence that requires overtime from within that group of employees, the Package Utility Operator employee will be considered by seniority following the scheduling practices as if they were part of that workgroup
The Package Utility Operator will be trained on set positions and for shift preference purposes will be eligible to move shifts only with those Package Utility Operator that can cover the same positions (i.e. an employee is trained to cover the ATL Operator and Package Operator positions. That employee may only bump within the group of Package Utility Operator operators trained for those positions)
The Package Utility Operator may be required to work any shift temporarily (Generally not to exceed 3 months) where they are needed for coverage
Always maintains safe work practices and participates in safety programs and assures that safe work practices are followed in all work groups
Must have the ability to communicate and work with other hourly associates and salaried personnel in a positive manner
Learn and perform routine checks such as CIL’s, CL’s, and FSIL’s
Reads, writes and communicates in English by using prints, sketches, diagrams, operating instructions and technical manuals
Maintains 5S in area’s assigned and working
Must be able to learn and demonstrate safe use and skilled application of tools, commonly used in this plant, in accordance with established practices and procedures
Learns and performs frequent housekeeping to insure safe and clean conditions in all areas of responsibility. Supports and promotes CPS programs, such as 5S and Centerlining throughout plant
Must be able to work any shift, overtime and any or all days of the week in accordance with plant needs
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED is preferred
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees in the organization
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to lift-up to 50lbs pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently
Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature
Ability to do 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 the equipment
Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties
Ability to operate work related equipment
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily
Benefits
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
Company
Lamb Weston
When most people look at a potato, they see just a potato. But when we look at a potato, we see possibilities.
Founded in 1994
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bernadette Madarieta
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Smith
Chief Operating Officer
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