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
Under the direction of the Supervisory Staff, the Logistics Technician (Tech) positions standard work includes (this is not an exhaustive list and other tasks may be assigned): LOTO, safety programs, monthly training, operating all warehouse equipment (Forklifts, pallet jack, dock locks, pallet conveyor systems, scanners, warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, etc.) loading/unloading trucks and rail cars, handles/stores finished goods pallets into racking system, cycle counts, inventories as needed, willing to train and become forklift certified, general housekeeping, maintenance tasks, troubleshooting tasks, training, and continuous skills development. This position ensures that the warehouse runs at optimum efficiency while collaborating with a team, which includes keeping machines and work area in a clean, sanitary condition and following hygienic zoning protocols. Abides by all company policies and procedures. Logistics Techs will provide relief to other associates as needed. The shift is from 7PM-7AM
Job Description
• Be a role model on following company policies and procedures.
• Must have a good understanding of warehouse operations and daily tasks as assigned.
• Technical knowledge of equipment ownership – operate and maintain at base condition.
• Participates in root cause analysis exercises and activities, aware of tools available for root cause analysis identification.
• Supports all other warehouse tasks as assigned.
• Help maintain inventory records by making sure transfers and changes are recorded accurately.
• Can do PM tasks as assigned.
• Marks materials with identifying information.
• Complete skills validations within required training timeframe
• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sorts and places items on racks according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, or product code
• Confronts wrong behaviors against standard requirement of SOPs, GMP and safety practices to improve team performance.
• Verify accurate product placement during receiving process with the use of an Inbound Receiving Note
• Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms.
• Executes appropriate inventory tasks.
• Drives forklift to transport stored items from warehouse to plant and from warehouse to truck or railcar.
• Other duties may be assigned.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
We have no doubt these skills will help you on the job:
Break relief for other Technicians as assigned.Must be able to communicate effectively and understand both verbal and written instructions in English.Must be able to safely lift 50 pounds and on occasion, may have to lift or exert up to 100 pounds with team lifting.Able to display skills in manufacturing processes, including operating, maintaining, and cleaning automated equipment.Maintaining accurate records and dataDisplay strong technical, interpersonal, and analytical skills.Operating essential material handling equipment at the site e.g., clamp truck, forklift, hand trucks, etc.We believe to be able to perform on the job, you will need to meet the following physical requirements:
Use basic hand and power tools.Lift 50 pounds by bending and stooping; climb, stand, and move around on stairs, ladders, and platforms; twist, turn and bend.Enter confined spaces.Stand on concrete floors for an extended period.The American Falls Lamb Weston Plant operates 7-days per week. Technicians work any day of the week, including weekends. Changes in business volume and production requirements can cause the plant to occasionally change the length of work shifts or the rotation schedule. The hours of work are typically 12 hours per day. Technicians are expected to be willing to rotate and to work any shift. Additional days could be required to be worked as overtime.18 years of age or olderWear required safety personal protective equipment (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes)Are you ready to join this renowned team?
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-256903
Time Type: Full time
Anticipated Close Date: 03/13/2025
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: $21.09
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