L2 CADRE Operator Trainee

Lamb Weston • Boardman, OR

5d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

This position operates and adjusts all sorter and defect removal equipment for smooth and productive operations; monitors line flow and waste; corrects problems which affect quality and production costs; and makes adjustments as directed by the production lead or team leader.

Operates, cleans, and troubleshoots the plant’s optical sorter equipment including vision modules, upper knife assemblies, ejection modules, light modules. This includes all feed equipment such as conveyor belts and shaker conveyors.
Owns process from sliver removals to blancher
Communicates with process and packaging equipment operators, maintenance personnel, and Plant Leadership to oversee the operation, maintenance, and sanitation of the ADR and Optical sorters.
Performs upfront defect checks and enters them into the QA system
Performs waste tests for Bad:Good ratios and averages.
Maintains desired product quality.
Communicates line status and quality to supervisors, maintenance, and other shifts.
Ability to use a 2 way radio.
Understands hazards associated with the chemicals in use, raw product evaluation, how processing affects finished product attributes, and be able to refer to and understand product specifications on the computer.
Cleans general area as needed using proper cleaning procedures. Performs downtime cleanup as assigned. Example: Shoveling product spills
Provides relief for breaks and lunch to the Cutter Deck Operator
Actively participate in AMD activities; Maintains Centerlines and CIL’s
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification are required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.
• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral. (Requirement may vary by location).
• Must be able to be qualified within time frames established by facility.
• Ability to perform basic math functions, required.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Operates, cleans, and troubleshoots the plant’s optical sorter equipment including vision modules, upper knife assemblies, ejection modules, light modules. This includes all feed equipment such as conveyor belts and shaker conveyors.
• Owns process from sliver removals to blancher
• Communicates with process and packaging equipment operators, maintenance personnel, and Plant Leadership to oversee the operation, maintenance, and sanitation of the ADR and Optical sorters.
• Performs upfront defect checks and enters them into the QA system
• Performs waste tests for Bad:Good ratios and averages.
• Maintains desired product quality.
• Communicates line status and quality to supervisors, maintenance, and other shifts.
• Ability to use a 2 way radio.
• Understands hazards associated with the chemicals in use, raw product evaluation, how processing affects finished product attributes, and be able to refer to and understand product specifications on the computer.
• Cleans general area as needed using proper cleaning procedures. Performs downtime cleanup as assigned. Example: Shoveling product spills
• Provides relief for breaks and lunch to the Cutter Deck Operator
• Actively participate in AMD activities; Maintains Centerlines and CIL’s
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• 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
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED