Packaging Operator Trainee

Packaging Operator Trainee

Location: American Falls, ID

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.

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.

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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to write accurate information on simple forms in English.
• Ability to effectively present or listen to information in one?on?one and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English.

Industry-Competitive 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

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

Anticipated Close Date: 09/20/2026

Pay Rate or Range: $22.68

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