Co- Product Production Lead Trainee - D Shift
About The Position
The Line 2/3 Production Lead role provides leadership, direction, and mentorship to Line 2/3 team members and is responsible for processing operations for the lines, including even flows to the freeze tunnel areas. The role uses Lamb Weston’s VeLOcity systems and standards to contribute to plant Compelling Business Need goals, support safety and quality, and improve asset utilization. It offers opportunities to work in a team-oriented environment, troubleshoot issues, and develop into a future leader. The Production Lead ensures product is produced safely and free of foreign material, follows applicable food laws and company policies, and works with other departments to maintain product quality and production performance. The role maintains knowledge of equipment and operating standards, leads team members in applying VeLOcity practices, and participates in safety and improvement activities. This position is based in Hermiston, Oregon, and is listed as full-time. The physical environment includes manufacturing areas with noise, temperature variation, wet or slippery conditions, and other production exposures. The listed hourly pay rate is $30.82.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English, both written and oral.
- Demonstrate consistent positive leadership with team members, a strong work ethic, and the ability to lead by example.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to solve problems.
- Ability to build a self-sustaining team through positive leadership and cohesive teamwork.
- Basic PC proficiency, including Windows, Word, and Excel.
- Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn.
- Ability to perform repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements; work with hands and arms overhead; and work in or under equipment.
- Manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to perform duties at ground level and at heights.
- Ability to operate work-related equipment.
- Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Ensure products are produced in a food-safe manner and are free of foreign material; communicate foreign-material findings promptly and work to identify contamination sources.
- Control operations to ensure compliance with USDA and FDA food laws and company policies.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Warehouse, Maintenance, other Production Leads, and other departments.
- Use knowledge of equipment functions and operating characteristics to support proper product quality and grade during production and packaging.
- Apply VeLOcity systems and standards, including CILs, CLs, and Defect Handling, and share knowledge of those standards with the team.
- Manage Line 2/3 according to Run to Target principles for safety, quality loss, and asset utilization.
- Attend SDS and Line 2/3 DDS meetings, focusing on loss elimination and root-cause analysis.
- Validate that operator checks are completed and filed in the computer according to procedure.
- Follow plant safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices; participate in safety programs and activities, perform risk assessments, and take ownership of personal and team safety.
- Participate in scheduled AMD activities to help ensure equipment is in base condition for optimal line performance.
- Perform other duties assigned by a Team Leader.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
