Co- Product Production Lead Trainee - D Shift

Lamb Weston•Hermiston, OR

12d•Onsite

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 on the line, including Line 3 even flows to the freeze tunnel areas. The role uses Lamb Weston’s VeLOCity systems and standards to support plant Compelling Business Need goals, manage operations under Run to Target principles, and help improve safety, quality loss, and asset utilization. It offers opportunities to work in a team-oriented environment, resolve operational risks, and develop into a future leader at Lamb Weston. The position ensures food is produced safely and without foreign material, supports compliance with USDA and FDA requirements and company policies, and works closely with Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Warehouse, Maintenance, and other Production Leads. It requires knowledge of line equipment, validation and filing of operator checks, active participation in safety and equipment-maintenance activities, and sharing VeLOCity practices with the team. The role is based in a manufacturing environment with variable temperatures, noise, and other production exposures. Physical duties include frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing and pulling, occasional bending and carrying, and working around or underneath equipment. The position is full-time on D shift. The listed hourly pay rate is $30.82.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English, both orally and in writing.
Must demonstrate consistent positive leadership with team members.
Strong work ethic and ability to lead by example.
Ability to think critically and use 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.
Ability to 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 balance to perform duties at ground level and at heights.
Ability to operate work-related equipment.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and 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

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure products are produced in a food-safe manner and are free of foreign material.
Communicate foreign-material findings promptly to Team Leaders and help determine the source of contamination.
Control operations to maintain compliance with USDA and FDA food laws and company policies.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Warehouse, Maintenance, and other Production Leads.
Use knowledge of the function and basic operating characteristics of equipment to support product quality and grade.
Manage Line 2/3 operations using Run to Target principles focused on safety, quality loss, and asset utilization.
Attend SDS and Line 2/3 DDS meetings, focusing on eliminating losses and identifying root causes.
Validate that operator checks are completed and filed in the computer according to procedure.
Maintain and share knowledge of VeLOCity systems and standards, including CILs, CLs, and Defect Handling.
Follow plant safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Participate in safety programs and activities, perform risk assessments, and demonstrate 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.
Compensation and bonus incentive programs.