Processing Operator Trainee

Lamb Weston • Boardman, OR

57d • $26 • 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 is a full-time position. Lamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, inspiring and bringing people together with foods they love and trust. They have a customer base that includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries. Lamb Weston is described as a highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, empowering individuals to make a genuine difference. The company offers hands-on training for growth and success, opportunities for new solutions, and a team of over 10,000 dedicated people.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification are required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.
• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral.
• Ability to perform basic math functions, required.
• 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.
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required 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.
• Must be able to be qualified within time frames established by facility.

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.
• 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