L5 Packaging Utility

Lamb Weston

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Hermiston, OR - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 16 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: L5 Packaging Utility

Location: Hermiston OR

Job Requisition ID: Req-258986

Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

Youve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry and public Fortune 500 company 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. Youll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success explore opportunities for new solutions and youll join a winning team of 10000 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

Job Description Summary



The packaging utility operator will be able to safely and efficiently operate and adjust all equipment in multiple packaging areas; monitors line flow and waste; corrects problems which affect quality and production costs; makes line changes as directed by the Production / Package Lead or Team Leader. The package utility operator will be willing and able to seamless change positions between current qualified jobs to meet plant needs on their respective shift. Package Utility Operators can be asked to bid into certain positions based on plant need.

Job Description

Job 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 CILs CLs and FSILs.

  • Reads writes and communicates in English by using prints sketches diagrams operating instructions and technical manuals.

  • Maintains 5S in areas 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.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Basic and Preferred Qualifications: (Minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job or be considered)

Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)

  • Know limits of equipment and how to avoid deviations capable of sound trouble shooting. High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Skills and Experience:

  • 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.

Physical Environment/Demands:

  • 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. If requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job absent undue hardship.

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually above 85dB and requires hearing protection.

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: 11/23/2025

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 candidates work location job duties experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range: $2572

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

Title: L5 Packaging UtilityLocation: Hermiston ORJob Requisition ID: Req-258986Time Type: Full timeAbout Lamb WestonYouve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry and public Fortune 500 company we inspire and bring people together with foods they ...
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Key Skills

  • Restaurant Experience
  • Food Service
  • GIS
  • Hand Tools
  • Lift Truck Experience
  • Construction Experience
  • Wastewater
  • Commercial Driving
  • Screen Printing
  • Operations Management
  • Sanitation
  • Power Tools

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Lamb Weston is a world leading brand in high quality frozen potato products, sold in over 100 countries. A partner in potatoes famous for its inventive fries such as Twisters, Hot2Home and Dippers .

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