Process Quality Tech Trainee

Title: Process Quality Tech Trainee

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 9,000+ 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

Perform sample collection; identify quality status of ingredients and finished products through testing procedures. Maintain libraries of records and samples.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Sample and tag incoming ingredients prior to testing for compliance to specifications. Collect samples of mixed batter for analysis and retention. Deliver collected samples to Q.A. Lab for analysis and cataloging. Perform metal detector checks on an assigned frequency. Perform quality checks on finished product and incoming ingredients. Stores, retrieves and disposes of retained samples as required. Sift samples from silo and packaging sifter tailing vessels on an assigned frequency. Follows cleaning procedures of assigned work area. Comply with all safety regulations and follows safe methods in chemical usages. Reports all accidents/injuries and unsafe conditions to shift superintendent. Maintains records as required. Accomplish other related work as required. Complies with all plant safety regulations and follows Good Manufacturing practices. Maintain any required logs or paperwork in an accurate, timely fashion.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have ability to prioritize multiple tasks to maximize work efficiency. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent; or up to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

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 effectively communicate in English commensurate with the requirements of this position.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Safety

Must have a complete knowledge and understanding of the plant safety rules. Must adhere to Personal Protective Equipment guidelines as stated in the Employee Handbook. Must have good personal hygiene and be able to practice safe work habits.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use handle and perform tasks with tools or equipment controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb on ladders or other supporting structures off of ground level. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of th4 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to dusty and wet and/or humid conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environments is usually moderate.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have ability to prioritize multiple tasks to maximize work efficiency. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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, VisionFlexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement AccountsWell-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive programPaid Time OffFinancial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insuranceFamily-Friendly Employee eventsEmployee 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-234610

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 05/08/2024

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: $22.06

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