Lamb Weston · 13 hours ago
Vision Equipment Lead
Richland, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$30.82/hr - $30.82/hrLamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and global reach. The Vision Equipment Lead will be responsible for ensuring the optimum performance of defect sorters and similar equipment, providing training to operators, and collaborating with production and maintenance personnel to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Provides support and training to the ADR operators and helps to develop & implement auditing programs to ensure proper operation of the equipment as the in-house expert on operating our ADR, Sorter, X-ray etc. systems
Maintains these systems through routine calibration, programming, minor Preventative Maintenance tasks, etc. and assist the mechanics and PC&E personnel in troubleshooting and light maintenance of the system including during down seasons
Interacts with operators, maintenance personnel, sanitation, QA and Plant Leadership to oversee the operation of this equipment and to provide ongoing reporting regarding system performance and needs
Leads Continuous Improvement efforts surrounding these systems as the in-house expert and system owner
Builds and maintains good working relationships with the corporate technicians and become their primary plant contact
Works on other shifts, periodically, weekends &/or downtimes to provide the aforementioned training, audits, maintenance, etc
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent required
Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification are required
Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral)
Displays leadership, willingness to learn and coach
In-depth knowledge of electronics, mechanics and computers, required
Possesses basic computer skills needed to perform the role (email, Microsoft Suite, etc.)
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos in English
Ability to write accurate information in English
Ability to effectively present or listen to information in one on one and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
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
Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties
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
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
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
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Bernadette Madarieta
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Smith
Chief Operating Officer
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2026-02-07
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