Sanitation Laborer Trainee

Title: Sanitation Laborer Trainee

               

Location: American Falls, ID

Job Requisition ID: Req-260492

Time Type: Full time

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

               

This position is assigned to various geographic locations within the Plant, for the purpose of maintaining clean and sanitary machinery, floor areas, miscellaneous equipment, and belts. This position will perform tasks that include, but are not limited to; shoveling and sweeping for long periods of time, lifting and emptying waste product, scrubbing walls, ceilings and equipment and must have the agility and stamina to use cleaning chemicals, ladders, high pressure guns, air hoses, and hot water units in a safe manner. This position will also, at times, be required to perform tasks not directly related to sanitation under the direction of shift supervision and sanitation lead. This position will obey all safety and GMP regulations, procedures, and practices set by the Company and Sanitation Department.

Job Description

• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates at all times and participates in safety programs.
• Clean equipment using established procedures, provided tools and training.
• Clean floors and maintain good housekeeping in area.
• Mix and use cleaning chemicals according to established procedures.
• Maintain a safe work area through adherence to safety rules and reporting of hazardous conditions.
• Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning agents, their uses, mixtures, hazards and first aid procedures.
• Must have understanding of various chemicals associated with Hazardous Chemical Program.
• Adhere to all company rules, policies, and/or procedures concerning work, GMP’s and safety.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills oral and written.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to stand for long periods at a time.
• Must have the manual dexterity and ability to safely use cleaning equipment.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in adverse conditions (i.e. extreme cold and heat, extreme wet, within closed surroundings).
• Must pass a 30 shift Sanitation training period

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.

               

Anticipated Close Date

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: 05/13/2026

               

Pay Transparency

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 for this role is listed below.

               

Pay Rate or Range: $19.21

               

Equal Opportunity Employer

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