CP Operator Packaging - Grave A

Title: CP Operator Packaging - Grave A

Location: Richland, 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 maintaining and operating Co Product Line packaging equipment. Part of the responsibilities of this position will also include giving direction to handpackers and daily activities as they relate to safety, quality, production, and maintenance.

Job Description

Individuals in this position must: 

• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures.  Be actively involved in safety, participate in safety programs, engaged in safety activities, perform risk assessments and demonstrate ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.   

• Actively participate in AMD activities that involve the Co-Product packaging area. 

• Know basic operation of the Co Product packaging equipment and the ability to start, stop and clear stoppages for the Aspen Robot System, Kliklok Tray Formers, Wexxar, Kalfass, & Schneider and Goodman casepackers. 

• Set and adjust Carton and Case Coders, Metal Detector, and Carton Check Weigher. 

• Know and follow all lock out/tag out procedures for assigned work area. 

• Perform maintenance and sanitation duties during scheduled plant downtimes as required. 

• Assist mechanic with Co Product packaging equipment repairs. 

• Troubleshoot overall systems as required to determine the cause of failures and make minor repairs and/or adjustments to electrical control systems. 

• Maintain floors, catwalks, handrails and other walkways in a clean and safe manner. 

• Complete all required paperwork and maintain equipment inspections such as centerline and CIL’s.  

• Follow good housekeeping practices and GMP's. 

• Wear required PPE. 

• Any other duties as assigned by a Team Leader 

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job.  To successfully perform this job an individual must: 

• Sanitation qualification is required.  If you are not qualified, you will be trained. 

• Lock-out/Tag-out qualification is required.  If you are not qualified, you will be trained. 

• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook. 

• Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques. 

• Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed. 

• Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook. 

• Must be able to work independently and as a team player, be organized, and plan ahead. 

Education 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. 

Language Skills 

Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.  Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English. 

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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.   

• The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.   

• The employee is occasionally required to climb (stairs and/or ladders) or balance.   

• Be able to lift up to 25 pounds on frequent basis. Be able to lift up to 35 pounds on an occasional basis. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment

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

• Will regularly work near moving mechanical parts.  

• Will frequently be exposed to humid conditions as well as moderate heat.  

• May be occasionally work around fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration.  

• The noise level in the work environment can exceed 85 dB.   

• Will work around forklift traffic.   

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-259560

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: 01/17/2026

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: $25.33

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