Operator Fryer Trainee

Lamb Weston • Boardman, OR

6d • 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification are .
• If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.
• Experience driving forklift in warehouse or manufacturing establishment preferred .
• Must be able to be qualified within time frames established by facility .
• Ability to perform basic math functions, .
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently .
• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature
• Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours per workday to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements for job actions and procedures .
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment .
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties .
• Ability to operate work related equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation
• May have to sample food while evaluating Lamb Weston products
• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis
• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily.
• If requested, reasonable accommodation s will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job.
• All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws .
• The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving forklift in warehouse or manufacturing establishment preferred .

Responsibilities

• 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.

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