L1 Processing Operator Trainee

Title: L1 Processing Operator Trainee

Location: Boardman, OR

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, 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 you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

The processing operator operates and adjusts all process equipment for smooth and productive operations; monitors line flow and waste; corrects problems which affect quality and production costs; and, makes line changes as directed by the production lead or supervisor. Additionally, the Line 3 Process Operator is responsible for the Sanitation of Line 3 coordinating as needed with Operators to ensure all sanitation duties are completed.

Job Description

Performs Sanitation duties throughout the line this comprises the majority of the job duties..

Changes water knives as needed.

Performs waste evaluations and changes grader screens as needed.

Fills in an operates all processing equipment on Line 3 including the L3 Fryer.

Must become qualified as Line 3 Fryer Operator and will be included in the scheduling of overtime for the Fryer operator group.

Maintains even line flow.

Monitors and maintains product quality and attributes.

Communicates with other personnel:  line status, quality, and other problems.

Must understand function and hazards of various cleaning chemicals

Must be able to perform various product quality testing procedures.

Must be able to work independently.

Shoveling product spills.

Completes production forms as required.

Enters checks into computer.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Sanitation of all areas of Line 3 including packaging.

Breaking of other areas.

Performs weekend cleanup as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

Most job functions are performed inside the peeler and cutter areas.  Constantly working on wet, slippery floors.  At times, the temperature will rise to 100 degrees or over, high humidity, and lots of equipment vibration and noise.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  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:

One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Knowledge of plant operations and experience working around equipment is desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively communicate information to supervisors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

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 percentages.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Tools and equipment used are as follows:  high pressure hoses, shovels, squeegee, hammer, and hazardous chemicals.

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, 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.

Job Requisition ID: Req-259198

Time Type: Full time

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. Anticipated Close Date: 12/13/2025

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: $25.06

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