Forklift Operator Trainee

Title: Forklift Operator Trainee                 Location: American Falls, ID                 Job Requisition ID: Req-260497                 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.

Summary                 Under the supervision of the Cold Storage Lead and direction of the Manager, this position supplies the correct product to and from railcars and trucks, directs and records the proper loading of same, supplies and removes bulk product for all packaging lines and bin dumps, checks accepts, warehouses and re-warehouses if necessary, all product packaged or processed during the shift. Receives all inbound shipments of dry supply material, chemicals, etc., records the proper amounts and distributes to proper storage or usage areas to provide accurate inventories and ready availability of production supplies. This position furnishes and delivers to package lines, supplies required per written and verbal packaging instructions to assure continuation of plant operation.

Remove pallets of finished product from the manufacturing areas; verifies case count, item id and bay locations; transfers product into appropriate bay. Place finished product into storage on a first in first out rotation basis.  If there is more than one partial pallet, re-palletize so that earlier code dates will be shipped first. Stage and load orders as required on a Bill of Lading.  Prior to loading any trailer or truck, audit for sanitation, infestation or damages; record on a Trailer Inspection Report, report any discrepancies to Warehouse Supervisor. Record items, amounts and code dates of items shipped on Bill of Lading.  Once order is loaded double check items and amounts loaded to ensure correctness. Count inventory whenever necessary. Be able to prioritize multiple tasks needed in order to supply process lines with the materials and support needed to run budgeted line flows. Basic & Preferred Qualifications At least 1 year of experience required in a forklift operator position Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work with minimal supervision Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to work all three shifts: 8am – 4pm, 4pm-12am and 12am – 8am Must be able to comply with our Good Manufacturing Practice policies and be able to wear personal protective equipment as required. Must be available for both scheduled and unscheduled overtime. Ability to follow written policies, programs and SOP’s LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.  Ability to write accurate information on simple forms in English.  Ability to effectively present or listen to information in one‑on‑one and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English. 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