L1 Additive Operator Trainee

Lamb Weston•Boardman, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The L1 Additive Operator Trainee monitors the batter system and operates and troubleshoots batter and condiment equipment. The role supports safe food processing by maintaining sanitation standards, following safety procedures, tracking inventory, monitoring ingredient levels, and communicating equipment or process issues. The trainee may also learn to operate fryers and must enter checks into a computer using military time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or experience in a sanitation or processing operator job.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
Ability to write accurate information on simple forms in English.
Ability to communicate effectively in English in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute percentages.
Ability to apply common sense when following detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Good decision-making and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the day, walk on concrete floors, and ascend and descend stairs.
Ability to work in hot, humid, dusty, noisy, wet conditions and around vibration.

Nice To Haves

Food processing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain safe work practices and participate in safety programs; follow safety rules and procedures to prevent food safety hazards.
Look up and accurately interpret 0A Specifications for batter and condiment.
Understand product codes and labels on batter and condiment tickets and use the manifest to track inventory.
Safely open, handle, and hang batter bags according to proper procedures.
Monitor and adjust sugar mix tank concentration as needed.
Add condiment to the formed line hopper when required.
Maintain appropriate dry batter hopper and auger levels throughout the shift.
Assemble and disassemble batter equipment when necessary.
Promptly communicate equipment or process issues to appropriate personnel.
Maintain required sanitation standards in the work area and clean under and around the batter and sugar mix areas.
Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
Understand processing-area chemicals and their associated hazards.
Perform assigned duties during cut changes and defrost procedures as required.
Learn to operate fryers.
Use a computer to enter checks using military time.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, Health Reimbursement Accounts, and Health Savings 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
Life and accident insurance
Family-friendly employee events
Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services
Compensation and bonus incentive programs