Operator Processing 6
About The Position
Lamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the frozen potato industry, a public Fortune 500 company, inspiring people with foods they love and trust. They serve international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries. As an innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, Lamb Weston empowers individuals to make a difference, offering hands-on training and opportunities for growth. The company has a team of over 10,000 people dedicated to raising the bar together. This Operator Processing 6 position is responsible for operating and adjusting all process equipment from evenflows to the discharge of the pre-heater for smooth and productive operations. The role involves monitoring line flow and waste, correcting problems affecting quality and production costs, and making line changes as directed by the Production Lead or Team Leader.
Requirements
- Lock-out/Tag-out certification
- Forklift certification
- Sanitation certification
- Ability to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing
- Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral
- Must be able to be qualified within time frames established by facility
- Ability to perform basic math functions
- Basic computer operation knowledge
- Data entry skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Responsibilities
- Owns equipment activity from Evenflows through Preheat
- Effectively cleans and maintains Evenflows through Preheat
- Fills, operates, and drains all water systems associated with processing equipment in a manner to maintain levels, maintain quality, maintain equipment integrity, and minimize total water usage
- Implements changes to settings on all processing equipment, as specified by the supervisor, in such a manner to prevent problems with downstream equipment, keep line volume consistent, maintain product integrity and maximize recovery
- Utilizes process control system and maintain a feedback method with supervisors and maintenance to ensure systems function properly and maximize equipment and/or labor efficiency through automation
- Controls all processing equipment to maintain sanitary conditions and coordinate/communicate line downtime activities with Sanitation Lead
- Controls product waste systems to maintain sanitary conditions within the plant and maximize recovery
- Starts, stops, and adjusts all processing equipment in sequence for: Cut changes, Equipment problems, Line downtime, Emergency situations, and Shutdowns
- Uses process control system to monitor equipment efficiency and settings
- Monitors product levels in evenflow bins to keep line volume consistent
- Maintains blend rates to aid in achieving consistent finished quality
- Monitors raw product quality
- Monitors processing lab results and make/suggest changes to equipment and settings as needed
- Obtains a waste sample for the bacti lab once a shift
- Performs water quality/salinity checks on the PEF [pre-heater] and enter them into QA Process
- Maintains constant communication with QA personnel, and Supervisor group
- Understands the function and hazards of various cleaning chemicals, and must be able to perform various product testing procedures
- Shovels product spills
- Performs cleanups as assigned and other sanitation duties
- Wears the required PPE
- Completes CL’s, CIL’s, and FSIL’s
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health Insurance Benefits - Medical
- Health Insurance Benefits - Dental
- Health Insurance Benefits - Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care
- Health Reimbursement Accounts
- Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
- Paid Time Off
- Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions
- Financial Planning Services
- Employee Stock purchase program
- Health Savings Accounts
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Family-Friendly Employee events
- Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
