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Lamb Weston · 2 months ago

Processing Technician

Hermiston, OR, USA (Plant)

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25.72/hr - $25.72/hr

Lamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, specializing in fries and other food products. The Processing Technician will operate and adjust equipment processes, monitor production quality, and assist in various production roles as needed.

Hospitality

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 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 in 4 positions across the following groups: Fryer / ADR Operator Group, Process Operator Group

Position training schedule will be made by the company as needed, coverage will also be assigned by the company

The Process Utility Operator 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 Process Utility Operator 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 Process Utility Operator employee who is training, not be able to meet the job qualification standards for the positions required the process will be followed as set forth in the handbook section covering Training, Pulling a Bid, and Disqualification and training will be discontinued

Process Utility Operator 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 Process Utility Operator employee will be considered by seniority following the scheduling practices as if they were part of that workgroup

The Process Utility Operator will 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 (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 Process Utility Operator 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

Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs and assures that safe work practices are followed in all work groups

Must have the ability to communicate and work with other hourly associates and salaried personnel in a positive manner

Learn and performs 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 performs frequent housekeeping to insure safe and clean conditions in all areas of responsibility. Supports and promotes CPS programs, such 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

Qualification

Equipment operationTroubleshootingSafety practices5S methodologyMathematical skillsReasoning abilityHousekeepingCommunication skills

Required

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

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 in 4 positions across the following groups: Fryer / ADR Operator Group, Process Operator Group

Position training schedule will be made by the company as needed, coverage will also be assigned by the company

The Process Utility Operator position is designed to have associates trained/qualified to fill in on shift and for overtime where absences create a need for coverage

Process Utility Operator 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 Process Utility Operator employee will be considered by seniority following the scheduling practices as if they were part of that workgroup

The Process Utility Operator 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

Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs and assures that safe work practices are followed in all work groups

Must have the ability to communicate and work with other hourly associates and salaried personnel in a positive manner

Learn and performs 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 performs frequent housekeeping to insure safe and clean conditions in all areas of responsibility

Supports and promotes CPS programs, such 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

Know limits of equipment and how to avoid deviations, capable of sound trouble shooting

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms

The employee frequently is required to stand and climb or balance

The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk, write, or hear

This position required you to safely lift and carry a 50-pound ladder, and safely lift up to 100 pounds unassisted

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

The noise level in the work environment is usually above 85dB and requires hearing protection

Preferred

High school diploma or GED is preferred

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

Company

Lamb Weston

Glassdoor3.9

When most people look at a potato, they see just a potato. But when we look at a potato, we see possibilities.

Founded in 1994

Kennewick, Washington, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.lambweston.com/

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