Posted 21 days ago
General Laborer
AI Summary
Performs various plant duties including raw receiving, processing, packaging, and warehouse work under supervision. Operates equipment such as pallet jacks and hand jacks, trims potatoes, inspects finished product for defects, and completes sanitation and safety tasks.
About this role
Title: General Laborer
Location: Warden, WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-271644
Time Type: Full time
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 general labor position performs various duties under the direct supervision of the lead/team leader and will work in different areas of the plant; raw receiving, process, packaging, and warehouse.
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities in the following; other duties may be assigned.
Set up andbreak downtotes to staging areas via hand jack.
Properly stackknocked-downtotes and pallets.
Operate equipment including power hand jack and tote dump.
Hand stack cases of finished products as assigned.
Perform major cleanup activities as assigned.
Rework damaged or restricted cases and bags of product
Work inraw receiving cleaning, pulling rocks and vines as assigned.
Whenin raw receivingcleaningRock Trap (Flodin) minimum of once a shift
Assist Unloader in setting up dry sizing equipment.
Communicate equipment issues with unloader, operator, lead, or teamleader
TrimResponsibilities:
Trim all defects, sprouts, etc., from potatoes according to specific instructions from the Trim Lead, Shift Supervisor,or QA Department personnel.
Sorts and removes undesirable potatoes from the trim conveyor according to specific instructions from the Trim Lead, Shift Supervisor,or QA Department personnel.
Removes all trash, such as vines, sprouts, rocks, etc. fromthetrim conveyor.
Trims potatoes ina timelyefficient mannerin order toeffectively minimize waste.
Frozen InspectionResponsibilities:
Responsible for ensuring the finished product is free from all foreign material and gross defects.
Sorts and removestheundesirable product from the conveyor according to specific instructions.
Removesall foreign material fromtheconveyor.
Overall Responsibilities:
Complete all CIL (Clean, Inspect, lube) tasks at the requiredfrequency
Actively practice and abide by all company work, safety,and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employeehandbook
Activelybe engagedin safety,participatein daily risk assessments,andsafety activities, anddemonstrateownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.
Report all incidents, near hits, and any safety concernsimmediatelytothelead/teamleader.
Follow all PPE and GMP requirements.
Perform daily sanitation activitiesincluding:regular cleaning, rinsing equipment, sweeping, squeegeeing, shoveling,raking, vacuuming, using air or water hose, scraping, pulling vines,and moving waste bins.
Follow alllock-out/tag-outprocedures for assigned workareasand complete annual validation.
Complete all necessary certifications as assigned for the General Labor position which mayinclude: pallet jack certification, confined space, fire watch, forklift, and scissor lift.
Train new team members in the position of general labor.
Perform other duties as assigned bytheLead or Shift Supervisor.
Equipment and Tools Used
The following equipment and/or tools are used in performing the duties and responsibilities of this position:
- Air hoses
- Water hoses
- Hand scrapers
- Brooms
- Shovels
- Squeezes
- Rakes
- Pallet truck
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or GED required.
Nopreviousexperience required.
Language Skills
Ability to speak, read and write in English isrequired
Must be able to communicate well, understand,and comprehend verbal & written instruction.
Mathematical Skills
Must be able to add, subtract,multiplyand divide using a calculator.
Must be able to use and understand basic math and have minimal mechanical ability.
Computer Skills
Nonerequired, but basic computer skillsdesired.
Physical Demands
Must have ample coordination to performtheabove-listedduties.
Must be able tolift upto 50lbsoccasionally.
Must be able to climb stairs&ladders
Mustpossesssufficient hand/eye coordination to manipulate rawproductandutilizetrim knives.
Must be able tomaintainaminimum trim rate of 16 potatoes per minute.
Must be able to work over a moving conveyor without experiencing motion sickness.
Must be able to stand forlong periods.
Must be able to climb stairs& walk inwetslippery areas.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.Must be able to work in various temperatures suchas;hot or cold.Theemployee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
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: 10/03/2026
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: $20.24
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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