Fryer Operator

Title: Fryer Operator

Location: Pasco, WA

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

This position is responsible for operating the blancher, sugar flume, retrograde, shredder, former head, dryer, and fryer to achieve product specification targets.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Individuals in this position must:

• Have a working knowledge of the equipment, piping layout and controls in area of responsibility.

• Monitor and control the water level and water flush rate on the blancher.

• Monitor and control the temperature and time on the blancher, dryer, and fryers to achieve product specification targets.Record all changes in the log and inform Team Leader before changes are made.

• Monitor and control times and temperatures on the retrograde.

• Monitor and control former head pressure, feed rates and RPM’s

• Monitor and control shredder performance and change out shredder plates as needed to maintain quality.

• Perform various tests to ensure oil quality, upstream color, SAPP, count/Lb. and salt concentrations are correct.

• Monitor and control the amount of dextrose and salt added to the flume water supply tank to attain target color and salt content in the finished product.

• Drain, clean, and refill the sugar flume water supply tank during breaks when instructed by the Production Lead or Team Leader.

• Monitor and ensure oil levels and circulation valves on the fryers are adjusted correctly.

• Transfer oil from holding tanks to other tanks and/or fryers, when needed.

• Clean static product build-up out of the fryers and shredder plate area during breaks in line-flow or when instructed by Team Leader.

• Control the amount of oil to lacos system.Check the condition of the lacos bags during the shift.Change the lacos bags at the beginning of each shift and/or when instructed by the Team Leader.

• Check all oil recovery equipment to ensure it is operating properly to attain the highest oil recovery rate possible at any given line volume.Ensure recovered oil is being directed back to the proper line, verify with the Production Lead or Supervisor.The Production Lead or a Team Leader must approve all changes before they are made.

• Follow weekend cleanup procedures to clean fryers and other equipment in the fryer Operator’s area of responsibility.Check with the Production Lead or Team Leader if unclear on procedures or responsibilities.

• Inform Production Lead or Team Leader before any changes are made on the line.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Wear proper PPE’s when performing fryer cleanouts and containing fires.

• Perform equal or lower rated job duties as assigned by the Production Lead or Team Leader.

• Relay information about the status of the line flow on the radio to all affected parties, including packaging and refrigeration.

• Enter results from various operator upstream tests (i.e. SAPP, Color, count/Lb.…) into the computer.

• Ensure proper oil type and ingredients are cased on the line.Ensure ingredients used are manifested correctly.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee must:

• Be able to sit, stand, walk and climb.

• Have good eye-hand coordination.

• Have normal finger dexterity and range of motion.

• Reach with his/her hands and arms occasionally.

• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

• Be able to push and pull heavy items occasionally.

• Have vision abilities required by this job, which include: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Will be required to wear fryer suit when cleaning or around open fryer hoods

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. The employee:

• Will regularly work near moving mechanical parts.

• Is frequently exposed to hot surroundings.

• Is occasionally exposed to humid and cold environments.

• Is occasionally exposed to sharp cutter plates.

• May be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

• Will regularly work in an environment in which the noise level is usually loud.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job.To successfully perform this job, an individual must:

• Be able to operate all equipment in area of responsibility.
• Possess working knowledge of how the equipment works.
• Understand all the piping and valves associated with the equipment.
• Be able to clean the equipment properly so the performance is not compromised.
• Have the ability and willingness to follow instructions.
• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

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-257981

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 07/25/2025

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: $24.28 - $25.28

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