Patty Repack Hand Pack Grave Shift - Lamb Weston Holdings : Job Details

Title: Patty Repack Hand Pack Grave Shift

Location: Richland, WA

About Lamb Weston

We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.

We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.

We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!

Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.

Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for the packing of hash brown patties into the container. This position is also responsible for the inspection of visible blemishes, foreign material, misshapen units, and the insurance of a sound quality product.

Job Description

SHIFT= Patty Repack Hand Pack Grave Shift

Other duties may be assigned.

* Make up cases (if Wexxar is down) and place on case conveyer to be filled

* Ensure the proper count of product is in each container

* Ensure the container has a legible code and is fit for use

* Monitor conditions of containers

* Monitor the line is operating smoothly and help where necessary

* Add crude trays to the tray maker when necessary

* Unplug tray maker when necessary

* Fold stickers and place into 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 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 handpack

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

* Assist with general housekeeping, dump to bulk or clean up when job duties permit

* Rework damaged or restricted cases and bags of product

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

* 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

* Must be able to perform trim line duties

* Sanitation qualified required. If not qualified, will be trained.

* Lock-out/tag-out qualified required. If not qualified, will be trained.

* Must be able to perform cold inspection duties at any given moment

* 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 hand pack area to insure work progresses as smoothly as possible

* Possess a working knowledge of how the equipment works

EDUCATION

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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. Tools such as shovels, squeegees, brooms, and scrub brushes will be used.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee 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

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

* May be exposed to cold, hot, and humid conditions

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

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.

Job Requisition ID: Req-255978

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 11/22/2024

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 of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $19.42

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