Relief Fryer Operator Nights A

Lamb Weston•Richland, WA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Relief Fryer Operator provides relief coverage for the co-product fryer and mainline fryer. The role operates and monitors fryer and forming equipment, checks oil and product quality, maintains process-control documentation, and cleans and sanitizes equipment. The operator also handles oil transfers and truck loading and unloading, supports line cut changes, trains other utility or relief operators, and follows plant safety requirements.

Requirements

  • Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
  • Good work performance.
  • Able to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
  • Able to read, understand, and obey plant rules and safety requirements in the employee handbook.
  • Conscientious and consistent in work.
  • Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
  • Knowledgeable about hazards and safety procedures associated with assigned tasks.
  • Abide by company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules and regulations.
  • Possess working knowledge of how the equipment works.
  • Balance teamwork and individual responsibilities and work well under pressure.
  • Sanitation qualified 14.
  • Must be forklift qualified or meet requirements to become forklift certified.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain working knowledge of the equipment used for the co-product fryer and mainline fryer.
  • Monitor waste totes in processing and monitor the former; check the former head’s RPM, adjust the wizard gauge to maintain pressure, and adjust the auger as needed.
  • Help with cut changes on the mainline and co-product lines.
  • Monitor the fryer, set time and temperature, watch for fluctuations, and adjust settings as needed to maintain specified levels.
  • Prepare and maintain co-product and mainline process-control data sheets.
  • Load and unload oil trucks and move oil between tanks.
  • Check oil quality and levels in the co-product and mainline fryers and pump oil in and out of the fryers.
  • Check product quality at inspection tables.
  • Clean and sanitize equipment, including Sunday mainline boil-outs.
  • Train other utility or relief operators.
  • Know the location of SAPP, Dextrose, DM, and salt.
  • Follow plant safety policies and procedures; participate in safety programs and activities, perform risk assessments, demonstrate ownership of personal and team safety, and report near misses, incidents, and safety concerns.
  • Follow lockout/tagout procedures and use equipment and materials properly.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, Health Reimbursement Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts.
  • Well-being programs, including companywide events and a wellness incentive program.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • Financial planning services.
  • Employee stock purchase program.
  • Life and accident insurance.
  • Family-friendly employee events.
  • Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services.
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