Packaging Manager jobs in Monroe, LA

Title : Operator Packaging Machine

Location : Delhi, LA

About Lamb Weston

We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends.

As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 9,000 team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.

We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world.

When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.

We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of : Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment.

Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!

Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of a Team Lead, this position is responsible for the Operation, Performance, Food Safety, and Safety of the Pack Floor.

This individual is responsible for setting up equipment and verifying Quality attributes such as Bag Weights, Seals, and Codes.

They are also responsible for the Shadow Boards (5s) and Sanitation of their area. During operations, this position is responsible for ordering packaging materials as needed.

Job Description

Packaging Operators are responsible for

• The efficient operation of all equipment from the discharge of the Freeze Tunnel, until it reaches Americold.
• They are personally responsible for the operation & sanitation of the Ishida Scales / Bag Weighers, Triangle Baggers, Bliss Machine, Seasoning Drum, Blue Print Case Erectors / Case Packers, Elliott Case Sealers, Add Backs and Bulk Off Area.
• Packaging Operators may need to assist Palletizer Operators in order to ensure product reaches Americold.
• They will complete all Safety requirements, Centerline Checks, Basic Care / CIL Routes, Planned Stop Activities, and adhere to break times.
• Packaging Operators are required to carry a radio and respond to issues pertaining to their designated area(s).
• They will be required to work Cleanups. Packaging Operators are required to go up and down stairs and be on their feet for most of the day.
• They will be required to enter data into the LEDs computer system. They will be required to attend designated meetings regarding top losses and actions involved.
• Packaging Operators must actively participate in Peer to Peer and Shift DS / DDS meetings.
• They will be required to strip out bags and keep their area(s) clean. Packaging Operators are responsible for ensuring the utilization of the Add-back system to eliminate totes, while protecting product quality.
• They must understand how to operate Frozen Grading and demonstrate the initiative of being able to make changes as needed.
• Operators must understand how to use all HMI operations, including thermal imaging capabilities.
• Successful operators must be able to troubleshoot issues and solve them on their own.
• Packaging Operators must demonstrate initiative, drive, and leadership. They must be able to effectively communicate with other Team Members in their areas.
• They must also have basic Mathematic, Mechanical, and Computer capabilities.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively and understand both verbal and written instructions.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must be able to go up and down stairs throughout the Shift.
• Must be able to be on feet all day (60 / 40 walking / standing)
• Must have a basic Mechanical and Computer aptitude.
• Understand basic Math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Must be able to safely lift 50 pounds.

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.

Job Requisition ID : Req-234425

Time Type : Full time

Anticipated Close Date : 04 / 12 / 2024

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 of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is : $22.28 - $22.78

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

Last updated : 2024-03-29