Handpacker Grave and Swing shifts

Title: Handpacker Grave and Swing shifts                 Location: Richland, WA                 Job Requisition ID: Req-271259                 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 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. Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .   Other duties may be assigned.   Make up cases   (if   Wexxar   is down)   and place on case conveyer to be filled   Ensure the pro per count of product is in each   container   Ensure   the     container   has a legible code and is fit for use   Monitor conditions of containers   Monitor the line is   operating   smoothly 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 the   appropriate case   amount   in accordance with   customer and case specifications   Strip out product to garbage when necessary   Aid in   maintaining   sanitation of the assigned work area   Maintain good housekeeping in his/her assigned area: Sweep with a broom and/or squeegee and shovel   Inform the Supervisor   immediately   of 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 of   handpack   Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory or lead personnel.   Assist   with general housekeeping, dump to bulk or 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 , and   exhibit   good personal hygiene   Rework potato product as needed   Being actively engaged in safety,   participating   in safety programs, engaged in safety activities, performing risk assessments and   demonstrating   ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team   members.   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 ability   required . 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   Sanitation   qualif ied   required .    If not qualified,   will   be trained.   Lock-out/tag-out qualified required .    If not qualified,   will   be trained.   Must be able to perform cold inspection duties at any given moment   Must have   good work   performance   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 safe   lifting   techniques   Work as a team with all other employees in the hand pack area to   insure   work 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 writing .    Ability 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 safety .    Be   knowledgeable   of the potential hazards and safety procedures associ ated 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 employee   is regularly required to   stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear .    The employee   frequently   is required to   reach with hands and arms .    The employee   is occasionally required to   sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell .    The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds .   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,