Forklift Operator Warehouse L5 ATL - Grave B
About Lamb Weston
You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, 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
The person in this position is responsible for handling finished products and supplies while managing the operation of the ATL system. They will bring out potato products to blend and will store bulk in the freezers. They may load trucks at times when the ATL system is down. They will store finished cases in designated areas in the freezers and will also be responsible for conducting inventory of product bulk and cases in the cold storage. Freezer gear will be provided by the company for your safety and comfort.
Job Description
Individuals in this position mustbe able to perform these duties:
Follow all plant safety policies and procedures.Be safe,participatein safety programs, engage in safety activitiessuch astrainings, perform riskassessments,anddemonstrateownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.
Daily safety/maintenance checksfor theforklift, record and report any malfunctions.
Learntheprocedures for battery changes.
Receive instructions, store productinproper location in the freezer. Deliver productto packagingline for repack/blend.
Bring in packaging supplies, such as KD cases, package machine paper, KD totes, pallets, gluebarrels, metalbinsand trash bins.
Take outfrozenwaste product bins and paperbins todesignatedareas for dumping andreplace them with empty bins.
Store bulk bins in the freezers in the designated location.
Stack all bins evenly and to the designated height in thefreezer.
Restack, sort, and organizethefreezer tomaintaina neat, orderly appearance. This will help createanaccurateinventory.
Learn thelocations of all bulkthatisapproved for blending and repackaging.
Take out the trash bins, product bins, damaged pallets, KD cases, etc. todesignatedstorage areas.
Supplythebulk crew with restricted cases, KD totes, pallets, lids, liners, etc.Store bins fromreworkin designated areas of the freezers.
Set up bulk bins forshipment andbe prepared to receive bulk bins.
Learn to usea2-wayradio,scangunandcomputer touchscreens regularly.
Understand informationon the manifest tickets and how this information applies to their responsibilities.
Understand theinventoryprocedure for “First In/First Out”or “FIFO” for short.
Reports all equipment failures and mechanical problems toappropriate personnel.
Complete forms inaccurate,timely,and legible manner.Identifycases, labels, cuts, colors, catalog numbers, daycodesand acceptable case conditions.
Any other task as directed by Warehouse Lead or Team Leaders(Supervisors.)
Follow good housekeeping practices and GMP's.
Wearallthe PPEthat isrequiredfor the job.
ActivelyparticipateinAMD (Autonomous Manufacturing Development)activities
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilitiesrequiredfor this job.All individuals who are awarded this position will be given the opportunitytrainfor these qualifications and certificates.To successfully perform this job an individual mustbe:
Sanitationqualified,.
Lock-out/Tag-out qualified
Forklift Certified
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.
Mustbeable to work independently and as a team player.
Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)preferred.
LanguageSkills
Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anemployee encounters while performing the functions of this job. The employee:
The noise level in the work environment can exceed 85db.
Willcontinually worknear moving mechanical parts.
Willfrequentlybe exposed tofreezing conditionsin the freezer.
May occasionally work around fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration.
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.
Anticipated Close Date
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: 09/12/2026
Pay Transparency
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 for this role is listed below.Pay Rate or Range: $25,47
Equal Opportunity Employer
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
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