Title: Laborer Heavy Packaging ML - Grave ALocation: Richland, WAJob Requisition ID: Req-260737Time Type: Full time
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.
This position is responsible for assisting the packing function by supplying dry supplies, monitoring the packaging equipment, building totes, hand stacking cases on pallets when necessary, cleaning and sanitation duties as needed. This position supports both the main line and co-product line.
Individuals in this position must:
Follow all plant safety policies and procedures. Be actively engaged in safety,participatein safety programs, engage in safety activities, perform riskassessmentsanddemonstrateownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team membersReport all nearhits, incidents, and any safety concerns.
Ensure thatcasestraysare constantly supplied to thepackagingequipment
Assistwithline rework.
Know basic operation of pack room equipment and the ability tostart,stopand clear stoppages for thepackaging equipment
May be called to perform duties of rework, frozen inspection and strip out.
Assistin the bulking process.
Work in the freezer making totes, cleaning up potatodebrisandassistingthe tote room driver with general duties.
Know and follow all lock out/tag out procedures for assigned work area.
Maintain floors, catwalks,handrailsand other walkways in a clean and safe manner.
Perform sanitation activities.
Follow good housekeeping practices and GMP's.
Participation in AMD
Other duties may be assigned
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilitiesrequiredfor this jobTo successfully perform this job an individual must:
Must meet Sanitation qualification requirements
Understand and follow lock out/tag out procedures.
Read, understand, and obey all plant rules, GMP’s and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook
Possess a working knowledge of how the equipment works.
Observes safety and security procedures;reportspotentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed.
Must be able to balance teamwork and individual responsibilities.
Must be able to work well under pressure.
Have the ability and willingness to follow directions.
Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.
LanguageSkills
Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writingAbility 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:
Be able tostand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear
The employeefrequentlyis required tostoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Have good hand-eye coordination.
Have normal finger dexterity and range of motion.
Be able to lift up to40pounds on a frequent basis
Have specific vision abilities required by this job, which include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Required to reach with hands and arms repetitively.
Must be able to push and pull heavy itemswith or without theassistantof equipmenton occasion.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anemployee encounters while performing the functions of this job. The employee:
Willregularly worknear moving mechanical parts.
Willfrequentlybe exposed to humid conditions as well as moderate heat.
May be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environmentcan exceed 85dB
Willregularly workaround 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: 06/13/2026
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: $22,52
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

When most people look at a potato, they see just a potato. But when we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Lamb Weston is a global leader in the frozen potato industry, making french fries and other potato products served at restaurants and sold in grocery stores around the world.
For more than 70 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.
Lamb Weston is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, with manufacturing operations focused in the Pacific Northwest, primarily in the world’s best potato-growing region, the Columbia River Basin. We employ more than 8,000 potato experts around the world in sales offices, manufacturing plants, and corporate offices.