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Lamb Weston

Packaging Operator

Lamb Weston, Boardman, Oregon, United States, 97818

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Job Title Packaging Operator

Location Boardman, OR

Job Requisition ID Req-259703

Time Type Full time

About Lamb Weston You've probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry and a public Fortune 500 company, Lamb Weston inspires and brings 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.

Job Description Summary Under the direction of the team leader, the packaging operator is responsible аҳәынҭқарратә, monitor and adjust the packaging equipment in a manner consistent with production needs and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Maintain safe work practices at all times and participate in safety programs.

Monitors Line‑flow Rates

Regular checks for proper feed of product through baggers for maximum efficiency.

Monitors and adjusts vibrators to gain optimum bagger performance. Includes continuous scraping to allow for optimum product level identify optimum product level.

Order packaging material (paper, poly, carton) from¡ storage as needed.

Monitors Bagger Operation

Ensures by regular checks thatぜ baggers are being fed with enough product to run efficiently.

Notifies team leaders of problems.

Checks bag weights and adjusts to meet Q.A. standards.

Changes tape and wires on jaws.

Changes paper and poly rolls.

Checks poly codes with Q.A. and continuously monitors for accuracy.

Monitors Dyna‑pack Operation

Adjusts for different fiber.

Adjusts chair.

Supplies COPs with fiber.

Adjusts bag settlers as needed to minimize breakage.

Monitors Case Settler Operation

Adjusts for different fiber.

Monitors headspace on case and adjusts settings accordingly (compression, time and height).

Monitors Case Sealer Operation

Adjust for different fiber.

Monitors and adjusts glue patterns.

Changes glue heads as needed.

Ensures proper sanitation and operation (changes or scrapes glue head and housing continuously).

Monitors Ink‑jet Coder

Programs proper code statement.

Adjusts for optimum code placement and clarity on case.

regeling line sanitation

Keeps bag NSIndexPath tes of crumbs.

Cleans take‑away belts.

Keeps floors clean of debris.

Cleans run‑around system.

Insures all packaging is clean and food safe.

Ensures proper container sizing.

Records packaging machinery efficiencies, downtime and fills out reports accurately.

Responsible for insuring complete package quality of product taking regular checks of weights, seals, codes, glue patterns, etc.

Complete CIL’s and Centerlines.

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Other duties and responsibilities

Regular activities not listed under essential duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor.

Troubleshoots equipment operation

Able to identify mechanical and electrical equipment problems and notify proper personnel. \ Selector Operates equipment with minimum waste.

Reworks product in an expeditious manner, reusing fiber when appropriate.

Gives other employees breaks as directed by`; no

Instructs packaging labor hinges etc. and temporary employees where and how to work to assure efficient operation of the packaging room as directed by the team leader.

Qualifications

Language Skills

Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.

Write accurate information on simple forms in English.

Effectively present or listen to information in one‑on‑one and small group situations with all other employees in English.

Mathematical SkillsRules

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability

Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations to meet low operating costs.

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Physical Demands The employee is constantly required to stand on hard floors and walk quickly, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 90 pounds occasionally with assistance. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment Regular exposure to slippery, wet, and humid conditions; toxic or hazardous chemicals; fumes or airborne particles such as fiber dust; tight confined spaces; moving mechanical parts; high places; extreme heat and cold; and loud noise levels during shifts.

Qualification Period Not to exceed 35 shifts worked.

Benefits

Health Insurance – Medical, Dental.Google?, 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 concierge services

Pay Transparency Pay Rate or Range: $25.91 per hour.

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.

Anticipated Close Date 02/12/2026

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