Processing Operator Trainee

Lamb Weston • Boardman, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The processing operator operates and adjusts all process equipment for smooth and productive operations; monitors lineflow and waste; corrects problems which affect quality and production costs; and makes line changes as directed by the production lead or team leader. This role involves maintaining safe work practices, changing water knives, performing waste evaluations, operating and adjusting equipment, maintaining even lineflow, monitoring product quality, communicating with personnel, understanding cleaning chemicals and product testing, working independently, shoveling product spills, and completing production forms. Other job functions include sanitation of the area, breaking of other areas, performing weekend cleanup, and participating in AMD drumbeats.

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 percentages.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• High pressure hoses, shovels, squeegee, hammer, and hazardous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of plant operations and experience working around equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.
• Changes water knives as needed.
• Performs waste evaluations and changes grader screens as needed.
• Operates equipment and makes adjustments as needed.
• Maintains even lineflow.
• Monitors and maintains product quality and attributes.
• Communicates with other personnel: line status, quality, and other problems.
• Must understand function and hazards of various cleaning chemicals, and must be able to perform various product testing procedures.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Shoveling product spills.
• Completes production forms as required.
• Enters checks into computer.
• Sanitation of area.
• Breaking of other areas.
• Performs weekend cleanup as assigned.
• Performs and participates in AMD drumbeats

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