Operator Fryer Trainee- Nights B

Lamb Weston • Boardman, OR

10h • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires constant monitoring of fluid levels and temperatures in blanchers, dryers, and fryers. It also requires monitoring of equipment to assure proper product and fluid flows throughout process and equipment. Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs. Must be familiar with all safety rules and practices to avoid any possible fire hazards and to ensure safety of employees in their work areas. Monitors equipment operations and changes process settings as required. Monitors and fills SAPP, sugar and salt mix tanks as required. Monitors filtering of oil systems. Monitors and makes necessary changes to additive levels. Performs titrations for free fatty acids test of the oil. Able to use the TESTO to measure and record Total Polar Compounds of the Fryer Oil. Performs fry-ups to monitor product color. Checks product at exit of blancher, dryer, and fryer to ensure adequate process standards. Communicates problems and breaks in the line to appropriate personnel. Maintains expected level of sanitation in work area. Monitors batter levels and viscosity as instructed. Starts and stops equipment as required. Maintains oil level in fryer makeup tanks as required. Fills out paperwork as required. Must have a good understanding of chemicals and the hazards associated with the processing area. Cleans under and around fryer, deoiler and precool area. Also clean around dryer and blancher area as needed. Empties fines buckets as required. Performs boilouts on fryer as required. Performs assigned duties during cut changes and defrost as required. Changes paper filter when necessary. Changes fryer oil as instructed Able to wear Fryer safety suit for 15 to 20min intervals. Break other operators as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 3-6 months’ work experiences in a manufacturing facility.
• 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 effectively present or listen to information in one-on-one and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Good decision making and troubleshooting are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.
• Monitors equipment operations and changes process settings as required.
• Monitors and fills SAPP, sugar and salt mix tanks as required.
• Monitors filtering of oil systems.
• Monitors and makes necessary changes to additive levels.
• Performs titrations for free fatty acids test of the oil.
• Able to use the TESTO to measure and record Total Polar Compounds of the Fryer Oil.
• Performs fry-ups to monitor product color.
• Checks product at exit of blancher, dryer, and fryer to ensure adequate process standards.
• Communicates problems and breaks in the line to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains expected level of sanitation in work area.
• Monitors batter levels and viscosity as instructed.
• Starts and stops equipment as required.
• Maintains oil level in fryer makeup tanks as required.
• Fills out paperwork as required.
• Cleans under and around fryer, deoiler and precool area.
• Also clean around dryer and blancher area as needed.
• Empties fines buckets as required.
• Performs boilouts on fryer as required.
• Performs assigned duties during cut changes and defrost as required.
• Changes paper filter when necessary.
• Changes fryer oil as instructed.
• Able to wear Fryer safety suit for 15 to 20min intervals.
• Break other operators 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