Title: Sorter Operator Trainee

Location: Boardman, OR

Job Requisition ID: Req-259832

Time Type: Full time

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

Shift: Swing

The Sorter Operator controls and adjusts all packaging frozen sorters and sizing equipment for smooth and productive operations; monitors line flow and waste; corrects problems which affect quality and production costs; and makes adjustments as directed by the Team Leader

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains and promotes safe work practices at all times, assures that safe work practices are being followed in all work groups, and actively participates in safety programs.

• Must understand and follow all applicable plant safety policies including but not limited lockout/tagout procedures.

• Safely startup/shut down the sorting equipment (including LO/TO)

• Evaluates equipment for performance, performs tests and adjusts, etc., as needed to assure optimal equipment performance and the production of quality products.

• Proficient and responsible for sanitation and food safety practices.

• Utilize Quality Assurance system for calibration and quality data entry.

• Assists maintenance in performing maintenance work, troubleshooting, repair and adjustments of sorters.

• Able to troubleshoot and determine if a problem is operational or mechanical in nature and if operational, make necessary operational changes.

• Maintains system support equipment including but not limited to shakers and conveyors to maximize their efficiency and sustain equipment reliability.

• Advises supervisory personnel on maintenance requirements, repairs equipment, and performs maintenance activities that sustains equipment reliability to maximize plant production and uptime.

• Documents the inspection of equipment to sustain equipment reliability.

• Take samples and evaluate on a regular basis

• Completes AMD and CIL as required to maintain optimal sorter performance

• Communicate with Production Lead and Team Leaders performance of all sorters

• Support trainees and new employees: provide guidance and coaching to achieve daily goals in Safety, Quality and Productivity.

• Write data on DSC Board for communication on sorter function

• Observe and monitor gauges, dials and other indicators to ensure that settings conform to production or processing standard

• Make recommendations on sorter issues

• Performs and documents removal, installation, disassembly, repair, and assembly of sorter equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Position Requirements: (Minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job or be considered)

Basic and Preferred

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in Food Manufacturing preferred

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical machinery effectively and accurately.

• Ability to effectively communicate, read and write in English

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 10-12 hours per workday to include:  loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergens

• 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.

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation

• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis

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.

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.

Anticipated Close Date: 02/22/2026

Pay Transparency

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 for this role is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range: $24.32

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