Palletizer Operator

Title: Palletizer Operator

Location: Pasco, WA

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

This position is responsible for operating the automatic palletizer and related conveyor systems and stretchwrap machines.

Job Description

• Start-up and shut down palletizers for Plant I and II, wrappers and related conveyor systems. While the system is in operation, trouble shoot mechanical operations of equipment. Check for and pull out damaged cases coming through the system. Set up proper sequence for 9 block patterns of stacking. Insert slipsheets in proper location in pallets of cases. During times when the palletizer is down, assist in hand stacking cases. Be available to put pallets in the pallet ejector when necessary.
• Ensure that damaged cases are returned to the respective plants for recasing in a timely manner, and pull sample cases for Lab rechecks when the line is out of grade. Notify Packaging Supervisor of continuing problems with damaged cases or mechanical problems with any of the equipment.
• Perform the above duties in a safe and efficient manner. Initiate action to repair unsafe equipment and communicate effectively with Maintenance, Package Operations, Forklift Operators and Supervisors.
• Sort and pull out damaged pallets which might cause plugups.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed to keep equipment and area clean.
• Perform other related duties as required by supervisory or lead personnel.
• Set Case configuration
• Load Pallets in the dispenser
• AMD, CIL and Centerlines as necessary
• Pull off damaged cases
• Communicate with Team Leaders and Maintenance
• Operate Palletizer Equipment and Troubleshoot
• Load Slip sheets, tie sheets and stretch wrap
• Change ticket media as necessary
• Jog pallets on ATL System as needed
• Start-up and shut down palletizers for Plant I and II, wrappers and related conveyor systems. While the system is in operation, trouble shoot mechanical operations of equipment. Check for and pull out damaged cases coming through the system. Set up proper sequence for 9 block patterns of stacking. Insert slipsheets in proper location in pallets of cases. During times when the palletizer is down, assist in hand stacking cases. Be available to put pallets in the pallet ejector when necessary.
• Ensure that damaged cases are returned to the respective plants for recasing in a timely manner, and pull sample cases for Lab rechecks when the line is out of grade. Notify Packaging Supervisor of continuing problems with damaged cases or mechanical problems with any of the equipment.
• Perform the above duties in a safe and efficient manner. Initiate action to repair unsafe equipment and communicate effectively with Maintenance, Package Operations, Forklift Operators and Supervisors.
• Sort and pull out damaged pallets which might cause plugups.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed to keep equipment and area clean.
• Perform other related duties as required by supervisory or lead personnel.
• Set Case configuration
• Load Pallets in the dispenser
• AMD, CIL and Centerlines as necessary
• Pull off damaged cases
• Communicate with Team Leaders and Maintenance
• Operate Palletizer Equipment and Troubleshoot
• Load Slip sheets, tie sheets and stretch wrap
• Change ticket media as necessary
• Jog pallets on ATL System as needed

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To successfully perform this job, an individual must:

• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Have the ability to think and act quickly and safely. Communicate and function as a team member.
• Be a self-motivated individual.
• Have the ability and willingness to follow instructions.
• Be knowledgeable of safe lifting techniques.
• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being done.
• Be able to communicate orally and/or in writing at a level to effectively complete the tasks of this position.
• Be physically able to perform the work.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee:

• Must be able to do moderate to heavy physical labor, as required when stacking, clearing plugups, etc.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. The employee:

• May be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
• Will work in an environment with moderate to loud noise level..
• Regularly work around forklift traffic and moving mechanical parts or machinery.

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-258925

Time Type: Full time

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: 11/13/2025

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: $22.72

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