Processing Utility L5 "B" Shift

Lamb Weston • Hermiston, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The processing utility operator will be able to safely and efficiently operate and adjust all processes for multiple pieces of equipment; monitors line flow and waste; corrects problems which affect quality and production costs; makes line changes as directed by the Production / Package Lead or Team Leader. The process utility operator will be willing and able to seamless change positions between current qualified jobs to meet plant needs on their respective shift. Process Utility Operators can be asked to bid into certain positions based on plant need.

Requirements

• Know limits of equipment and how to avoid deviations.
• Capable of sound troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees in the organization.
• 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.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand and climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk, write, or hear.
• Safely lift and carry a 50-pound ladder.
• Safely lift up to 100 pounds unassisted.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate and adjust all processes for multiple pieces of equipment.
• Monitor line flow and waste.
• Correct problems which affect quality and production costs.
• Make line changes as directed by the Production / Package Lead or Team Leader.
• Seamlessly change positions between current qualified jobs to meet plant needs on their respective shift.
• Be trained/qualified in 4 positions across the Fryer Operator Group and Process Operator Group (L5 Fryer Operator, L5 Process Op, L5 Cutter Deck Op, L5 Batter Operator, Receiving Operator, L5 ADR).
• Be included in the overtime rotation for the positions they are qualified for.
• Be trained on set positions and for shift preference purposes will be eligible to move shifts only with those Process Utility Operator that can cover the same positions.
• May be required to work any shift temporarily (Generally not to exceed 3 months) where they are needed for coverage.
• Be an integral part of Continuous Improvement efforts surrounding these systems.
• Maintain safe work practices at all times and participate in safety programs and assure that safe work practices are followed in all work groups.
• Communicate and work with other hourly associates and salaried personnel in a positive manner.
• Learn and perform routine checks such as CIL’s and FSIL’s.
• Read, write and communicate in English by using prints, sketches, diagrams, operating instructions and technical manuals.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED