Utility Operator ML - Grave A

Lamb Weston • Richland, WA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Processing Utility must be able to 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 safely and efficiently.  The Process Utility will be willing and able to seamlessly change positions between current qualified jobs to meet plant needs on their respective shift. Processing Utilities have the expectation to cover certain positions based on plant need.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily . The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required . Reasonable acc ommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Commit to one year minimum in the position from the date you are qualified for the first position and one year from any subsequent positions they are qualified for. During the one-year commitment you may not bid on any single non-interest bid position , beyond the one year the regular bid policy will be followed.
• Holding the Processing Utility position does not result in any specific job rights for the job you are qualified to back up. An employee holding the Processing Utility position who moves to a different position may be required to work in any of the positions they are qualified in for a period of one year after bidding out.
• Upon successful completion of the prescribed training period, the employee will perform various duties as assigned by the plant management which may include any position within the production area .
• A Processing Utility will be required to be trained/qualified in all positions across the following groups: Batter Mix Operator Cutter D eck Operator Fryer Operator ADR Operator Process Operator
• Position training schedule will be made by the company as needed, coverage will also be assigned by the company.
• The Processing Utility position is designed to have associates trained/qualified to fill in on shift and for overtime where absences create a need for coverage.
• When a Processing Utility employee is trained/qualified in more than one job that needs to be covered at the same time, the company will determine the priority as to which position to cover using the Process Utility Operator employee .
• Should a Processing Utility Team Member who is training , not be able to meet the job qualification standards for the positions the process will be followed as set forth in the handbook section covering Training, Pulling a Bid, and Disqualification and training will be discontinued .
• Processing Utilities will be included in the overtime rotation for the positions they are qualified for . If there is an absence that requires overtime from within that group of employees, the Processing Utility T e am Member will be considered by seniority following the scheduling practices as if they were part of that workgroup.
• The Processing Utility will be trained on set positions and for shift preference purposes will be eligible to move shifts only with those the Processing Utility that can cover the same positions ( i.e., an employee is trained to cover the Fryer Operator and Batter Operator positions. That employee may only bump within the group of Process Utility Operator operators trained for those positions ).
• The Processing Utility 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 our Continuous Improvement efforts surrounding these systems.
• Always maintains safe work practices, participates in safety programs, a nd assures that safe work practices are followed in all work groups.
• Mu st have the ability to communicate and work w ith other hourly associates and salaried personnel in a positive manner.
• Learn and perform routine checks such as CIL’s and FSIL’s.
• Reads, writes, and communicates in English by using prints, sketches, diagrams, operating instructions, and technical manuals.
• Maintains 5S in area’s assigned and working.
• Must be able to learn and demonstrate safe use and skilled application of tools commonly used in this plant, in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Learns and p erforms frequent housekeeping to insure safe and clean conditions in all areas of responsibility.
• Supports and promotes CPS programs, s uch as 5S and Center lining throughout plant
• Must be able to work any shift, overtime and any or all days of the week in accordance with plant needs.

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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees