Storage Operator Trainee

Lamb Weston

10d

About The Position

Under the supervision of Sr. Ag Operation Specialist, this position is responsible for receiving raw potatoes into the storages and processing them through the Lockwood Vac System. Additional functions include accurate record keeping and sanitation in all areas. This position is responsible for correctly recording the raw product delivered to Ag for processing and procuring samples of raw product for raw product sampling. The warehouse attendant needs to have a minimum of one year of forklift experience.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and have a minimum of 1 year forklift experience or any equivalent combination of education, or training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Must be able to work at the Oak Grove and Dunn storage Locations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and understand both verbal and written instruction
• Must be able to move up and down stairs throughout the shift
• Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Must be able to safely lift 50 pounds
• Must be qualified to run dirt moving equipment such as bobcat and JCB
• Must be fall protection certified
• Must become man lift certified within 30 days
• Must have 1 year experience operating a forklift
• Must be LOTO certified
• Must be able to work at heights up to 40 feet
• Must be confined space trained
• Must be willing to work two weeks of each shift before swapping
• Must be willing to work at the Oak Grove warehouse as needed

Nice To Haves

• Man lift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Checks the daily receiving schedule for unloading/loading instructions.
• Guides the truck drivers into the receiving station and records the scale ticket information for payment and grading samples.
• Positions the trucks to receive potatoes, connects the power source, and operates the STOP/START switches for that receiving equipment
• Monitors the operation of the unloading equipment for proper separation of potatoes from rocks, dirt, vines etc., making adjustments as necessary.
• Responsible for getting raw samples pulled and delivered to the raw graders.
• Observes the operation of the receiving equipment, cleaning the conveyor shears and discharge chutes of vines and debris, and the conveyor rollers of dirt and mud to ensure proper belt alignment (reports to supervisor and maintenance when adjustments are needed or repairs are imminent).
• Responsible for loading and unloading bins to flatbed trucks and stacking them in an orderly manner in the storage rooms.
• Responsible for running truck unloading and loading such as hog, piler, even flow and lock wood vac.
• Responsible for ensuring ALL outside carries trailers are cleaned out before driver is released
• Responsible for cleaning and repairing wood and plastic bins for potato storage
• Responsible for wearing ALL Required PPE- Hard hat, safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Ensures that raw product lot is placed in the specified location as determined by supervisory personnel
• Responsible for all shadow boards in area
• Responsible for maintaining a clean work area, must be able to handle a pressure washer and large volume water hose
• Required to perform safety activities daily
• Actively practices and abides by all company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules and policies
• Aids in the training of new employees and temps as directed by the supervisory staff
• Other tasks may be assigned by supervisors as needed
• Both Attendants are required to carry radio for communications with Supervisor, Yard dog, Maintenance personnel and Fleet Coordinator at all times
• Required to complete daily Basic Care routes for your shift

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees