Peel Room Operator

Lamb Weston • Pasco, WA

8d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the safe start up, operation, sanitation and shutdown of equipment for all production lines from the even flows through cutting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Ability to work with the following equipment: evenflows through the cutting and raw sizing areas , Process Control System , cleaning equipment (air hoses, water hoses, scrappers, broom, shovels, squeegees, wheelb arrows, foamers and necessary safety equipment ( plant PPE, chemical suits and rubber sanitation boots)
• Have the ability and willingness to follow instructions.
• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Be conscientious and consistent in his/her work.
• Be knowledgeable of proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
• Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being done.
• Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 5S standards, ( Sort, Set, Systematize, Shine and Sustain) . Keep a neat, clean , orderly work area.
• Always maintains and promotes safe work practices, assures that safe work practices are being followed in all work groups, and actively participates in safety programs.
• Must understand and follow all applicable plant safety policies including but not limited to lockout / tagout procedures.
• Start and stop all processing equipment in the pit room, peel room, pre-heater room, and cutter deck/room.
• Monitor and adjust raw product flow out of even flows for all production lines . Communicate raw product flow problems to the Team Leader.
• Monitor and adjust equipment as directed by the Team Leader.
• Operate the peel removal equipment.
• Ensure all peel room equipment is operating properly . Notify Team Leader immediately if any problems are detected.
• Record raw product volume, equipment time and temperature settings on the line settings form.
• Regulate peel time and batch weight as directed by the Team Leader.
• Clear gun plug-ups and change knives as necessary or directed by the Team Leader.
• Ensure correct blades are being used during processing runs and cut changes.
• Operate the hydro cutters and water knife systems, including routine cut quality checks
• Operate and monitor the Urschel cutters.
• Work closely with production maintenance during periods of break down or shut down to ensure mechanical problems are clearly communicated and resolved.
• Monitor pulp and peel concentrations and notify Team Leader if levels are below set requirements.
• Operate starch recovery system . Clean extractors when needed or as directed by the Team Leader.
• Communicate all line stoppages and interruptions with Team Leader and all affected operating personnel.
• Help train new personnel in the Peel Room Operator position.
• Monitors and adjusts water systems in area of control.
• Complete CILs and Centerlines on designated equipment per schedule
• Monitor core temps out of preheaters for optimized cutting efficiency
• Keep working area clean of product buildup and address upset condition spills in prompt fashion to mitigate safety concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Team Leader personnel.
• Cleans and sanitizes assigned work area during shutdown/defrost as scheduled.

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