Production Operator

Title: Production Operator

               

Location: Boardman, OR

               

About Lamb Weston

You’ve 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. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ 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

               

Under the direction of the supervisor, the palletizer operator is responsible to operate, monitor and adjust the pallitizing equipment in a manner consistent with production needs and quality standards.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, (other duties may be assigned):

Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.

• Monitors line-flow rates:

Regular checks for proper feed of cases through palletizers for maximum efficiency. Regular checks for proper feed of pallets through wrapper and manifest. Orders material (stretch wrap film) from storage as needed.  

• Monitors palletizer:

a.  Checks cases for Q.A. standards.

b.  Adjusts palletizer for different stack patterns.

c.  Supplies with slip sheets.

d.  Supplies stretch-wrap with film.

e.  Insure proper force to load for optimum stretch wrap performance.

e.  Maintains supply of pallets.  (Must be able to operate hyster.)

f.   Reworks bad cases sent to the hand palletizing station.

• Monitors line sanitation:

• Keeps floors clean of debris.

• Insures all of packaging is clean and food safe.

• Ensures proper container sizing.

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

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

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  This includes regular activities which are not listed under Essential Duties And Responsibilities.  Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

• Troubleshoots equipment operation:

• Able to identify mechanical and electrical equipment problems and take action by notifying proper personnel.

• Operates equipment with minimum waste.

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

• Gives other employees breaks as directed by the supervisor.

• Instructs packaging laborers, general laborers and temporary employees where and how to work to insure efficient operation of the palletizing area as directed by the supervisor.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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. Must have a valid Forklift Operator’s Certification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.  Ability to write simple reports.  Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

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.

REASONING ABILITY:

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 and work within the main objective of low operating cost.  Must be able to work independently