Co Product Operator Fryer Nights B

Lamb Weston•Richland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Co-Product Fryer Operator monitors the co-product fryer, blancher, former, and other equipment as specified by the supervisor. The role also monitors chemical additives used in the work area and helps sanitation keep the area clean. The position is hourly and based at the Richland, Washington plant. The operator monitors processing conditions and product quality, maintains process-control records, performs refraction tests, checks fryer oil quality and levels, and cleans and sanitizes equipment. The employee follows plant safety, hygiene, and lockout/tagout procedures and may train other co-product fryer operators. The work regularly involves standing, walking, climbing stairs, handling and reaching, and lifting or moving up to 60 pounds. The environment includes moving mechanical parts, airborne particles or fumes, vibration, frequent extreme heat, and usually very loud noise; occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, elevated or precarious places, and toxic or caustic chemicals is also described.

Requirements

Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Good work performance.
Communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
Read, understand, and follow plant rules and safety practices outlined in the employee handbook.
Be conscientious and consistent in work.
Use proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
Know potential task hazards and associated safety procedures.
Follow company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules and regulations.
Understand and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
Possess working knowledge of how the equipment works.
Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Balance teamwork with individual responsibilities.
Work well under pressure.
Apply common-sense understanding to simple one- or two-step instructions and deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Meet the described physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Sanitation qualification; training will be provided if not already qualified.

Responsibilities

Monitor the blancher, including processing time and temperature.
Monitor the former, check the former head's revolutions per minute, adjust the wizard gauge to maintain pressure, and adjust the auger as needed.
Monitor the fryer, set time and temperature, watch for fluctuations, and adjust as needed to maintain specified levels.
Prepare and maintain co-product process-control data sheets.
Perform blancher refraction tests.
Evaluate product quality on the blancher belt.
Perform additive tank refraction tests.
Check fryer oil quality and levels.
Check product quality at inspection tables.
Clean and sanitize equipment.
Train other co-product fryer operators as needed.
Follow plant safety policies and procedures, participate in safety activities and programs, perform risk assessments, and report near misses, incidents, and safety concerns.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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.
401(k) plan with company contributions.
Financial planning services.
Employee stock purchase program.
Health savings accounts.
Life and accident insurance.
Family-friendly employee events.
Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services.
Compensation and bonus incentive programs; benefits may vary by location, role or level, job status, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.