Co Product Operator Fryer Nights B

Lamb Weston•Richland, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Co-Product Fryer Operator monitors the co-product fryer, blancher, and other equipment as specified by the supervisor. The role also monitors chemical additives required for the work area and assists sanitation in keeping the area clean. The operator maintains process conditions and product quality, completes process-control tests and documentation, and follows plant safety procedures. The position is based at the Richland, Washington plant in Production and is listed as hourly.

Requirements

Able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Able to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
Read, understand, and obey plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.
Be conscientious and consistent in work.
Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
Know the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with assigned tasks.
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 and individual responsibilities.
Work well under pressure.
Apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and handle standardized situations with few or no variables.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Monitor the blancher, including its time and temperature.
Monitor the former, check former-head 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 make adjustments 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 programs and activities, perform risk assessments, demonstrate ownership of personal and team safety, 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.