Co Product Operator Fryer Nights B

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

Plant: Richland, Washington
Position: Co-Product Fryer Operator
Department: Production
Career level: Hourly
Revised: 6/1/2015

Job Description

This position monitor’s the co-product fryer, blancher, and various other equipment as specified by the supervisor.  It is also responsible for monitoring the chemical additives necessary for the work area as well as assisting sanitation in keeping the work area clean.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.Other duties may be assigned.

1.Monitor the blancher.  Always be aware of the time and temperature.

2.Monitor the former.  Check revolutions per minute on former head; adjust the wizard gauge to maintain pressure; adjust the auger, if needed.

3.Monitor the fryer.  Set time and temperature and always be aware of fluctuations in time and temperature of the fryer and adjust, if needed, to maintain specified levels.

4.Prepare and maintain co-product process control data sheets.

5.Perform blancher refraction tests.

6.Evaluate product quality on blancher belt.

7.Perform additive tank refraction tests.

8.Check for oil quality/oil levels in the fryer.

9.Check for product quality at inspection tables.

10.Clean and sanitize equipment.

11.Willing to train other co-product fryer operators.

12.  Follow all plant safety policies and procedures. Be actively engaged in safety, participate in safety programs, engage in safety activities, perform risk assessments and demonstrate ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.  Report all near misses, incidents, and any safety concerns.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

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.

1.Able to have good work performance.

2.Able to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.

3.Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.

4.Be conscientious and consistent in his/her work.

5.Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.

6.Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed.

7.Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.

8.Understand and follow lock out/tag out procedures.

9.Possess a working knowledge of how the equipment works.

10.Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

11.Must be able to balance teamwork and individual responsibilities.

12.Must be able to work well under pressure.

13.Sanitation qualified is preferred; but if not, training will be provided.

EDUCATION

No formal education is required for this position.  

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 60 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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.

The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

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: 11/20/2026

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: $27,50

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