Production Lead Trainee- Graveyard
About Lamb Weston
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 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 Line 2/3 Production Lead role plays an integral part in all operations for Line 2/3 which includes providing leadership, direction, and mentorship to all Line 2/3 team members. This position is responsible for all processing operations for line 2/3, including but not limited to, L3 even flows to freeze tunnel area(s). The Line 2/3 Production Lead will be expected to use all VeLOCity systems and standards to positively contribute towards our plant Compelling Business Need (CBN) goals. This role presents many opportunities to function in a team-oriented environment, troubleshoot risks to their resolution, and develop into a future leader at Lamb Weston.
Job Description
Assures product is produced in a food safe manner, free of foreign material.Communicatesand Foreign Material findings with Team Leadersina timelymannerand works todeterminesourceof contamination.
Control various operations toassureproper steps are taken to remain in compliance with USDA and FDA food laws and company policies.
Works as a team with other departments including Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Warehouse, Maintenance, and other Production Leads.
Utilizes knowledge of the function and basic operating characteristics of each piece of equipment under his/her control for proper quality and grade of the product being produced and packaged.Firm understanding of ourVeLOCitysystems and standards with CILs, CLs, and Defect Handling.
Will manage Line2/3under our Run to Target principles towards safety, quality loss, and Asset Utilization.
AttendsSDS and Line 2/3 DDS Meetings, focusing oneliminatingour losses and driving to root cause.
Validates all operator checks are completed and filed in computer per procedure.
Maintains a deepunderstanding of ourVeLOCitysystems and standards with CILs, CLs, and Defect Handlingand shares that knowledge with their team, emphasizing the importance of the systems and standard to our continued progress and success as a Line 2/3 team.
Followsall Plant Safety Policies and Good Manufacturing Practices. Is actively involved in safety,participatesin safety programs,engagedin safety activities, performs risk assessments anddemonstratesownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.
Activelyparticipatesin AMD activities as scheduled to ensure that all equipment is in base condition foroptimalperformance of the line.
Perform any other duties assigned by a Team Leader.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Certifications:(Required & Preferred)
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
Skills and Experience:
Must be able to communicate,comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral).
1-2 years of experience in Food Manufacturing, or related field, preferred.
Must be able todemonstrateconsistent positive leadership with all team members.
Possess a strong work ethic and lead by example.
Demonstrated ability to think critically, usingtroubleshooting skillsto solve problems.
Able to build a self-sustaining team through positive leadership and cohesive teamwork.
Basic understanding andproficiencyin PC skills; Windows, Word, and Excel.
Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
Physical Environment/Demands:
Ability tolift upto50pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hottocold in temperature.
Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movementsrequiredforjob actions andprocedures.
Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
Requires manual dexterity, overallcoordinationand good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability tooperatework relatedequipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Employeemust be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.
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: 10/02/2026
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: $30.82
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
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