L1 Packaging Operator

2 weeks ago


Pasco, United States Lamb Weston Full time
Requisition Number: Req-233582

Position Title:

External Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

  • Actively practice and abide by all company work, safety and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.
  • Know and demonstrate proper lockout-tag out on all packaging equipment.
  • Participate in Behavior Based Observations, Hazard ID's, and other safety engagement activities as instructed.
  • Participate in Joint Stabilization and Stretch Breaks program throughout the workday as instructed.
  • Utilize and inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per company policy and notify Sanitation Team Leader, Team Leader or Lead if replacement is required. Per specific customer request, will be required to wear additional PPE.
  • Immediately report any work related pain, injury, near miss, or safety concern to the Team Leader.
  • Participate in all required safety training as instructed.
  • Line 1: Operate and adjust all equipment from cold inspection through the checkweigher, including: belts, shakers, scale equipment, packaging machines, and case packers to ensure product is efficiently packaged according to product specifications.
  • Line 7 and 9: Operate and adjust all equipment from cold inspection through coders including: belts, shaker, scale equipment, baggers, bag checkweighers, case erectors, case packers, case settlers, case checkweighers, case sealers, and coders. Operator is responsible for cases until they reach the auto palletizer
  • Line 8: Operate and adjust all equipment from exit of freeze tunnel through coders including: belt, shakers, in-feeds, stackers, vision system, tray folder, tray loader, tray checkweighers, overwrap machine, case packer, and coders. Operator is responsible for cases until they reach the auto palletizer.
  • Monitor and adjust scales to achieve optimum packaging efficiency. This includes continuous sanitation of the feeding and weighing equipment to ensure proper efficiencies. Notify Supervisor of problems.
  • Monitor and adjust vision system for Line 8 to ensure proper calibration of equipment. Keep cameras clean to ensure proper operation.
  • Monitor waste streams and enter frozen waste checks in computer.
  • Adjust and regulate add back of bulk product during repack and controlled blending operations as instructed by the supervisor.
  • Continuously monitor transition of primary containers from the packaging machines to the case packers. Operator is responsible for cases until they reach the auto palletizer
  • Monitor and adjust equipment to ensure the proper sealing of primary containers. Trouble shoots to resolve issues. Notify Supervisory personnel of problems.
  • Keep package machines loaded with correct paper and/or poly film and KDs.
  • Safely operate paper roll handler.
  • Monitor and adjust bag weights to ensure targeted weights are met as designated by QA specifications are met and not exceeded.
  • Notify the Supervisor if bag codes are illegible or missing.
  • Ensure bag lengths meet budgeted targets by monitoring and adjusting lengths. Enter bag lengths into QA entry. Inform Supervisor if target bag lengths cannot be obtained/note any variance.
  • Ensure minimal paper/poly and case waste
  • Clear and restart case packer after product jams and stoppages. Trouble shoots to resolve upstream issues causing jams and stoppages. Communicate continuing jamming problems to the supervisor so maintenance can investigate and fix the problem.
  • Request and maintain proper inventories of dry supplies in the packaging area such as paper, poly-film, KDs, etc. Also monitor the quality of incoming dry supplies to ensure QA and GMP standards are being met. Notify the Supervisor of all problems.
  • Case code verification every 15 minutes.
  • Every 15 minutes check case condition and be sure cases are glued properly. Check at least 7 cases on each line.
  • Glue/tape any open cases and put back onto the line.
  • Clean glue machines whenever a line goes down. Notify Maintenance / Team Lead via radio if there is a problem with a glue machine, case settler, case code, etc. that you cannot troubleshoot
  • Perform Clean, Inspect, Lube reports and report when find defects for all pieces of equipment in owner area and communicate this to team leader, lead, or other supervisory personnel.
  • Complete centerline reports and report when equipment is not at standard settings for product being produced for all pieces of equipment in owner area and communicate this to team leader, lead, or other supervisory personnel.
  • Perform changeovers on all equipment from exit of freeze tunnel through the coders.
  • Keep an eye on all lines and unplug any jams.
  • Rework case damage and dump to bulk.
  • Help train new personnel in the position of Line 1, 7, 8, and 9 Package Operator.
  • Perform sanitation work as assigned by Supervisory and Lead personnel.
  • Keep work area clean and follow area ownership 5S.
  • Work together with all employees as a team to achieve company objectives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisory and Lead personnel.
Equipment and Tools Used

The following equipment and/or tools are used in performing the duties and responsibilities of this position:
  • All equipment from the cold inspection through the glue deck, including: shakers, belts, feeders, scales, packaging machines, Dynapaks, case settlers, rollers, conveyors, coders, settlers, sealers
  • Cleaning equipment: air hoses, water hoses, hand scrapers, brooms, shovels, squeegees, and rakes.
  • Paper roll hoist.
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Safety Equipment Required: Approved hard hat, ear protection, eye protection, cut resistant gloves, and chemical suit and face shield when using chemicals.


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Community / Marketing Title: L1 Packaging Operator

Company Profile:

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world.

For more than 60 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customer and make things more delicious for their customers.

It's all about seeing the possibilities in potatoes and never, ever settling.

Learn more about us at lambweston.com.

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