Production Utility Operator
Lamb Weston

Title: Production Utility Operator

Location: Boardman, OR

About Lamb Weston

We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.

We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.

We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!

Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.

Job Description Summary

The utility operator will be able to safely operate and adjust all processes for multiple pieces of equipment for smooth and productive operations; monitors line flow and waste; corrects problems which affect quality and production costs; and, makes line changes as directed by the production lead or supervisor. The process utility operator will be willing and able to seamlessly change positions between previously qualified jobs depending upon plant needs.

Job Description

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 Process Utility Operator position does not result in any specific job rights for the job you are qualified to back up.

An employee holding the Process Utility Operator 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 Process Utility Operator will be required to be trained/qualified for 4 positions in 1 of the 3 following groups:

• Fryer Operator Group
  
• Process Operator Group
  
• Packaging Operator Group
  
• L1 Fryer
  
• L1 Process Op
  
• L1 Pack Op
  
• L2/L3 Fryer
  
• L2 Process Op/L3 Process Op
  
• L2/L3 Pack Op
  
• Additive Operator
  
• LADRE/Cutter Op
  
• L1/L2 Pallet Op
  
• Batter Operator
  
• Waste Treatment
  
• Scale House Attendant
  
• 
  

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
  

Skills and Experience:

• Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral).
  
• 1-2 years of experience in Food Manufacturing, or related field, preferred.
  
• Functions well in team environment.
  
• Demonstrates capable troubleshooting skills.
  
• Capable of thinking critically.
  
• Basic understanding/ Proficiency in PC skills; Windows, Word, and Excel.
  
• Trained and qualified in Sorters, processing/packaging operations, and palletizer positions.
  

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
  
• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship
  
• Exposure to manufacturing environments: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, humidity, oils, smells and allergens.
  
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation.
  
• May have to sample food while evaluating Lamb Weston products.
  
• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis
  
• Read, understand, and adhere to all plant rules and safety policies as specified in the Lamb Weston Employee Handbook.
  
• Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
  

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• 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
  

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Requisition ID: Req-256031

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 12/04/2024

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $26.54

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

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