Title: Warehouse Food Safety Support Lead

               

Location: American Falls, ID

               

Job Requisition ID: Req-259727

               

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 role supports warehouse operations with a strong emphasis on inventory control, safety, and food security. The position coordinates shipping and receiving activities, maintains accurate records, supports food safety and quality programs, and ensures compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Job Description

This position coordinates various warehouse operational tasks. Verifies and maintains records of incoming and outgoing shipments as needed, while also supporting food security activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitors warehousing area and employees to eliminate work hazards and unsafe acts.

• Participate in yearly physical inventory; both in planning and implementation.

• Responsible for order/cancellation/return process for vendor pallet inventory.

• Conduct daily cycle inventory of shipping supplies. Temp recorders, thermometers, seals, pallets, air bags, etc.

• Maintain spreadsheet for rejected pallets and loads.

• Cross train as the backup for scheduling shipping appointment times.

• Assist in warehousing rotation FIFO and hold programs

• Enforces the plant's safety/ food safety programs including good GMP's.

• Responsible for overseeing compliance of HACCP & all quality programs (i.e.: sanitation, pest control, Temperature control, Product handling FIFO, allergens, Documentation: shipping/receiving records, calibration record.

• Monitors and verifies cleanliness, temperature control, documentation, ETC

• Conduct GMP and sanitation audits of warehouse operations and warehouse areas

• Coordinates Food Safety activities (e.g., audits, training, purchasing, etc.)

• Aid and training for Food safety and warehouse operations support tasks

• Works with warehouse operations personnel on quality and safety issues

• Assist in evaluating damaged products and coordinates resolution of customer complaints as necessary

• Supports plant with BRC audits and ensure warehouse is meeting BRC requirement

• Other duties as assigned

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong leadership, communication, and training skills.
• 3-5 years related experience required, preferably in the food industry
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks
• Interpersonal Skills- must be able to work well in a team and develop positive relationships with coworkers and other departments to achieve company goals.
• A self-motivated individual that is able to multi-task and lead others
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and manage corrective actions.
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and inventory control.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data facts.
• Ability to recognize good performance and take corrective action when needed
• Experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance (FDA. USDA).
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMPs).
• Observe all EHS rules, including housekeeping; participate in safety training and audits.  Proactively communicate and address safety concerns/risks.
• Works in a safe manner to help maintain an accident-free workplace.
• Leads by example and demonstrates corporate and plant values.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management skills and flexibility.​

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. 
• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature.
• Exposure to warehouse environments for up to 12 hours per workday to include: loud noise, excessive heat, excessive cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies.
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Warehouse Operation
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work related equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards
• Climbing to various heights via stairs on a regular basis
• Some travel may be required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. 
• Incumbents may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

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: 03/23/2026

               

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 posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below.

               

Pay Rate or Range: $52,200.00 - $78,300.00

               

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