Digger/Tractor Operator V

Title: Digger/Tractor Operator V

Location: Paterson, 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

The Digger/Tractor Operator operates various equipment related to the planting, growing, and harvesting of product (i.e. tractor, harvester, tillage, planting equipment, lift, etc).

Job Description

• Operates machinery for all phases of potato farming operations, safely and efficiently to maintain daily production goals.
• Performs daily pre-shift inspections, records any defects or issues, and works with field mechanic to resolve.
• Accurately filling out company worksheets.
• Performs general maintenance, repairs, and services machinery as directed by supervisor.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skills.
• Actively participate and comply with Company safety policies, practices, and procedures.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)

• Valid Drivers’ License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards

Skills and Experience:

• 5 years’ experience safely operating harvester, tractor, etc. is highly preferred.
• Basic verbal and communication skills needed.
• Experience successfully using a GPS equipment navigating system preferred.

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, twist and turn frequently.
• Exposed to an outdoor environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature
• Exposure to outdoor farming environment for up to 14 hours per work day to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies 
• Ability to sit and turn back for long periods of time as well as do other 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.
• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders to enter equipment 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.

Job Requisition ID: Req-259665

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: 02/07/2026

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: $23.37

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