Process Quality Tech

Lamb Weston • Boardman, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, a public Fortune 500 company that inspires and brings people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries. We are an innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, empowering individuals to make a genuine difference. We offer hands-on training for growth and success, opportunities for new solutions, and a team of over 10,000 dedicated people. We are looking for individuals with a strong drive for results, a desire to help bring the world together through our fries, and who are ready for a fresh challenge.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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 and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be able to operate all equipment and tools used in the lab.
• Must have knowledge of and follow plant safety, personal hygiene, and GMP rules.
• Must be able to complete forms in an accurate and legible manner.
• Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work with or around lab chemicals and industrial cleaning chemicals used in the plant.
• Must be able to demonstrate proper use of a telephone.
• Must have good visual acuity and normal color perception.
• Must be able to read, listen to, and effectively communicate information to other plant personnel.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time at work station.
• Must be able to walk from work station to collection point and back to work station.
• Must be able to walk on wet floors that may have product and oil on them.
• Must be able to climb stairs for case checks.
• Must be able to bend at waist, bend at knees, squat.
• Must be able to reach knees to shoulders.
• Must be able to perform fine finger manipulation (e.g., sorting fries, data input).
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks (e.g., writing or filling out forms).
• Must be constantly moving or standing at relatively low exertion level, however; movement must be maintained for usually 7 hours per day.
• At times must lift or move cases up to 40 pounds, but not for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• One to three months related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Tests and inspects products at various stages of the production process.
• Compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain product quality and reliability.
• Grades product using procedures and specifications.
• Records and informs appropriate personnel of product quality being processed.
• Maintains safe work practices and participates in safety programs.
• Performs a set of functions established for each work station on a routine basis.
• Collects data and records accurately on Q.A. forms (data input into computer).
• Reports any irregularities of product exceeding established limits to the appropriate personnel.
• Uses approved procedures to sample and evaluate product for attributes such as length, defects, color, texture, solids, packaging waste, case weights, case integrity, product temperatures, and additive levels.
• Uses approved procedures for upstream color and additive control.
• Performs weekend cleanup as required.
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in the production process.
• Tests products for a variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Evaluates data to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within equipment capability.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.

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