Packaging and Sanitation Utility Trainee - Swing Shift

Title: Packaging and Sanitation Utility Trainee - Swing Shift

Location: Pasco, WA

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.

Job Description Summary

The Utility Specialist is required to earn and maintain validations in four positions (Packaging Operator, Sanitation, QA Technician, and Manifestor) and acts as a floater to fill in when vacancies occur. The Utility Specialist may be moved between multiple positions during a given shift depending on plant need. If not covering a vacancy or other plant need this position will work in Sanitation. This position will be required to work at least one Saturday clean up a month.

Job Description

Position Responsibilities:

Maintain training, validations, and be able perform all duties as stated in the following job descriptions:

• Packaging Operator
• Sanitation
• QA Technician
• Manifestor
  
  

Housekeeping, GMP’s, and Policy

• Know the difference between allergen and non-allergen products and follow the allergen separation policy.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety policies.
• Performance of CCP checks and accurate record keeping.
• Comply with all safety regulations, including Lockout and Confined Space procedures.
• Report all accidents/injuries and unsafe working conditions to management.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are properly stored when not in use.
• Other sanitation duties as required to maintain a clean and safe environment.
  
  

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or equivalent; or up to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic mathematical skills. (Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.)
• Ability to retrieve data from a computer HMI (Human Machine Interface).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, especially food production, is helpful.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as formulas, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Become Forklift, Scissor Lift, and Genie Boom certified.
• Must be able to understand and apply plant safety rules including, but not limited to the lockout-tag-out procedure, chemical hazards and the hearing conservation program.
• Must be able to stand for extended time periods, occasionally climb on ladders or other elevated structures.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally perform job duties in dusty conditions, with possible exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Ability to work safely in close proximity to moving mechanical parts and forklifts.
• Must be self-driven and able to occasionally work in high, precarious places, and outside weather conditions under minimal supervision while maintaining position expectations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead.
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions.
• Strict adherence to company mission vision and values.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Personal hygiene must meet company and government sanitation requirements. Incumbents must abide by safety rules as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

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-259270

Time Type: Full time

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: 12/20/2025

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 of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $24.44

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