Title: Packaging Maintenance IIILocation: Quincy, WAJob Requisition ID: Req-271117Time 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.
This position supports plant production by performing maintenance functions throughout the plant as assigned or directed by supervisory personnel, while working under limited supervision.
KEY DUTIES
Perform regular assigned checks.
Keep logs up to date.
Equipment repair, overhaul and trouble shooting.
Proper start-up and shut-down of plant equipment.
Training of other mechanical or production personnel.
Follow safety procedures for all work performed and instructing others in safe working habits.
Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.
Ability to weld, chip, grind and use all power tools safely at different heights on scaffolds, ladders and safety cages.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
Physical Environment/Demands:
Ability tolift upto50pounds and to stand,sit,walk, bend, stoop,twist and turnfrequently
Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hottocold in temperature
Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 12 hours perwork dayto include loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke,smellsand allergies
Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movementsrequiredfor job actions and procedures
Must be able to work with handsanarmsoverhead, and to work in or under the equipment
Requiresmanual dexterity, overallcoordinationand good balance tow ork both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability tooperatework related equipment
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Exposed to temperaturesrangingfrom -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant operations
Myahave tosample food while evaluating Lamb Weston products
Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Must meet the qualifications of lower bracketed mechanic positions.
Proficient at welding mild steel.
Thorough knowledge of plant operations and mechanical systems and equipment.
Good communicator with salaried and hourly personnel.
Thorough knowledge of basic mechanical skills (i.e. plumbing, measuring, changing bearings, etc.).
Able to work alone and in a neat workman-like manner.
Fulfil Line Mechanic duties in Raw Receiving, Plant I, Plant II or Co-Product.
Weld stainless steel and aluminum.
Set up and adjust cutters and Lamb guns.
Properly adjust all shakers and conveyors.
Repair all drive components on plant equipment.
Do sheet metal layout, fabrication, and installation.
Operate each piece of packaging equipment.
Trouble shoot, repair and rebuild the following with minimal direction and supervision: Blue Point Case packers, settler, gluers; Triangle package machines; Bosch packaging machines; Dynapaks; palletizers; stretch wrappers; case sealers; case settlers; Isoflo shakers; Ajax and Eccentric driven shakers; check weighers; belt conveyors; PLC's; hydraulic pumps, cylinders and accessories; product feeders and scales.
Weld stainless steel and aluminum.
Knowledgeable of solid state electronics.
Pipe fitting for air, water, and hydraulics.
Sheet metal layout fabrication and installation.
Install new equipment as directed.
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: 08/01/2026
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: $27.42
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.
