Title: Patty Repack Handpacker - GraveLocation: Richland, WAJob Requisition ID: Req-260160Time 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 the packing of hash brown patties into the container. This position is also responsible for the inspection of visible blemishes, foreign material, misshapen units, and the insurance of a sound quality product.
Other duties may be assigned.
Make up cases(ifWexxaris down)and place on case conveyer to be filled
Ensure the proper count of product is in eachcontainer
Ensurethecontainerhas a legible code and is fit for use
Monitor conditions of containers
Monitor the line isoperatingsmoothly and help where necessary
Add crude trays to the tray maker when necessary
Unplug tray maker when necessary
Fold stickers and place into container when spec calls
Ensure product is trayed and cased correctly and efficiently with minimal amount of waste
Ensure the shrink wrap, drop bags and overall condition of the pack wrap is in good condition prior to casing
Ensure the containers have theappropriate caseamountin accordance withcustomer and case specifications
Strip out product to garbage when necessary
Aid inmaintainingsanitation of the assigned work area
Maintain good housekeeping in his/her assigned area: Sweep with a broom and/or squeegee and shovel
Inform the Supervisorimmediatelyof any finished product change, excessive waste, and/or any unusual condition
Report any personnel problems, safety violations or hazards, infractions of plant rules, etc. to the Supervisor
Help train new personnel in the position ofhandpack
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory or lead personnel.
Assistwith general housekeeping, dump tobulkor clean up when job duties permit
Rework damaged or restricted cases and bags of product
Maintain a neat and clean work area at all times, andexhibitgood personal hygiene
Rework potato product as needed
Being actively engaged in safety,participatingin safety programs, engaged in safety activities, performing risk assessments anddemonstratingownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other teammembers.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Have the ability and willingness to follow instructions
Must be able to perform trim line duties
SanitationqualifiedrequiredIf not qualified,willbe trained.
Lock-out/tag-out qualified requiredIf not qualified,willbe trained.
Must be able to perform cold inspection duties at any given moment
Must havegood workperformance
Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook
Be physically able to perform the work
Must be conscientious and consistent in his/her work
Be knowledgeable of proper body mechanics and safeliftingtechniques
Work as a team with all other employees in the hand pack area toinsurework progresses as smoothly as possible
Possess a working knowledge of how the equipment works
EDUCATION
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
SKILLS
Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writingAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions. The proper use of Lockouts, safety procedures, and constant awareness of safetyBeknowledgeableof the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being done. Tools such as shovels, squeegees, brooms, and scrub brushes will be used.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tostand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hearThe employeefrequentlyis required toreach with hands and armsThe employeeis occasionally required tosit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smellThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperceptionand ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts
May be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
May be exposed to cold, hot, and humid conditions
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: 03/28/2026
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: $20.10
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.