Processing Operator Trainee

About this role

Title: Processing Operator Trainee                 Location: Boardman, OR                 Job Requisition ID: Req-270975                 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.

Job Description Summary                 The processing operator operates and adjusts all process equipment for smooth and productive operations; monitors lineflow and waste; corrects problems which affect quality and production costs; and makes line changes as directed by the production lead or team leader. Job Description • Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.  

• Changes water knives as needed.  

• Performs waste evaluations and changes grader screens as needed.  

• Operates equipment and makes adjustments as needed.  

• Maintains even lineflow.  

• Monitors and maintains product quality and attributes.  

• Communicates with other personnel:  line status, quality, and other problems.   

• Must understand function and hazards of various cleaning chemicals, and must be able to perform various product testing procedures.   

• Must be able to work independently.  

• Shoveling product spills.  

• Completes production forms as required.  

• Enters checks into computer.  

​ OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:   • Sanitation of area.  

• Breaking of other areas.  

• Performs weekend cleanup as assigned.  

• Performs and participates in AMD drumbeats

Basic & Preferred Qualifications Education/ Certifications:   (Required & Preferred)  

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred   

• Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification are   required . If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.   

Skills and Experience:   

• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral. ( Requirement   may vary by location).   

• Experience driving forklift in warehouse or manufacturing establishment preferred .    

• Must be able to be qualified within   time frames   established   by   facility .   

• Ability to perform basic math   functions,   required .   

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.   

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 manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours per   work day   to include:  loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke,   smells   and allergies    

• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements   required   for job actions and procedures .    

• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment .    

• 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.  

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation  

• May have to sample food while evaluating Lamb Weston products  

• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must   comply with   Company policy and applicable laws .    The responsibilities, duties and skills   required of   personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.  

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 busine

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