This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2261186 Title: Package Line Operator - Tier 1

Location: American Falls, ID

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

Packaging Line Operator

American Falls, ID/Pocatello, ID

About Lamb Weston

Started in 1950 on a small farm in the Northwest region of the U.S., Lamb Weston has grown to be one of the world\'s largest frozen potato companies, happily delivering the delicious goodness of fries to more than 100 countries. Lamb Weston has created inventive products and processes that are standards in the industry. When we look at a potato, we see possibilities.

Our people are a valuable and integral part of our business and play a vital role in our success as an organization. At Lamb Weston we offer the financial stability and career potential of a true industry leader.

Lamb Weston will offer you the opportunity to put your education and skills to work as part of a great team, contributing to the achievement of the organization\'s goals and objectives. You will be challenged to take responsibility, drive results, show creativity, and display initiative - and you will be rewarded for your contributions and impact.

When you choose a career with us, every day is fry-day!

Job Description

Located at our American Falls facility just outside of Pocatello, the packaging operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and adjusting the packaging equipment in a manner consistent with production needs and quality standards.

This list includes regular activities expected to be completed by a Packaging Operator in this role. Training will be provided, and additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

• Responsible for ensuring complete package quality of product taking regular checks of weights, seals, codes, glue patterns, etc.
• Record packaging machinery efficiencies, downtime and fill out reports accurately and correctly.
• Maintain safe work practices, participate in safety programs, and follow safety rules and practices to ensure the safety of employees in their work areas.
• Train and monitor the performance of other Packaging Operators.
• Monitor line-flow rates and perform regular checks for proper feed of product through baggers for maximum efficiency.
• Monitor and adjust vibrators to gain optimum bagger performance. Includes continuous scraping to allow for optimum product level.
• Troubleshoot equipment operations, identify mechanical and electrical equipment problems, and take action as needed or by notifying proper personnel.
• Order packaging material (paper, poly, carton) from storage as needed.
• Monitor bagger operation:
  • Ensure that baggers are being fed with enough product to run efficiently.
  • Notify team leaders of any issues/problems.
  • Ch ck bag weights and adjust to meet Q.A. standards.
  • Change tapes and wires on jaws.
  • Change paper and poly rolls.
  • Check poly codes with Q.A. and continuously monitor for accuracy.

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a. Program proper code statements.

b. Adjust for optimum code placement and clarity on case.

• Monitor line sanitation:

a. Keep baggers clean of crumbs.

b. Clean take-away belts.

c. Keep floors clean of debris.

d. Clean run-around systems.

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