L2 CADRE Operator Trainee

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world. A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar—together.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures; actively participate in safety programs, perform risk assessments, and demonstrate ownership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose malfunctions and determine need for adjustment or repair.
• Own the cutting system up to sliver removal.
• Dismantle machine or equipment to examine parts for defects or to remove defective parts; replace defective parts with new ones.
• Assemble and test operate machines to verify correction of malfunctions.
• Perform maintenance on and clean pieces of equipment.
• Maintain daily logs and record all pertinent information (e.g., foreign material found, equipment defects, shutdowns).
• Provide breaks to ADR Operator as the Cutter Deck Operator.
• Use a two-way radio and a computer touch screen to monitor and control equipment.
• Follow good housekeeping practices and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Actively participate in AMD (Asset Management & Deployment) activities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by a Team Leader.

Requirements

• Sanitation qualification is required; training will be provided if not already qualified.
• Lock-out/Tag-out qualification is required; training will be provided if not already qualified.
• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
• Be knowledgeable of potential hazards and safety procedures associated with tasks being performed.
• Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules and regulations.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team player, be organized, and plan ahead.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Skills

• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English.

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

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

Pay

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has included a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including work location, job duties, experience, and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is $25.98.