Operator Processing

About the role

This position is responsible for operating and adjusting all process equipment from Evenflows through Preheat for smooth and productive operations; monitoring lineflow and waste; correcting problems affecting quality and production costs; and making line changes as directed by the Production Lead or Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Owns equipment activity from Evenflows through Preheat
• Effectively cleans and maintains Evenflows through Preheat
• Fills, operates, and drains all water systems associated with processing equipment in a manner to maintain levels, maintain quality, maintain equipment integrity, and minimize total water usage
• Implements changes to settings on all processing equipment, as specified by the supervisor, in such a manner to prevent problems with downstream equipment, keep line volume consistent, maintain product integrity and maximize recovery
• Controls all processing equipment to maintain sanitary conditions and coordinate/communicate line downtime activities with Sanitation Lead
• Controls product waste systems to maintain sanitary conditions within the plant and maximize recovery
• Starts, stops, and adjusts all processing equipment in sequence for: Cut changes, Equipment problems, Line downtime, Emergency situations, and Shutdowns
• Uses process control system to monitor equipment efficiency and settings
• Maintains blend rates to aid in achieving consistent finished quality
• Maintains constant communication with QA personnel, and Supervisor group
• Understands the function and hazards of various cleaning chemicals, and must be able to perform various product testing procedures
• Shovels product spills
• Performs cleanups as assigned and other sanitation duties
• Wears the required PPE
• Completes CL’s, CIL’s, and FSIL’s
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification are required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing
• Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral
• Basic math functions
• Basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

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
• Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours per work day to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies
• 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

Industry-Competitive 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

Pay Transparency

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

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.

Pay Rate or Range

A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range: $24.23

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.