Laborer Heavy Mash - Grave

Title: Laborer Heavy Mash - Grave

Location: Richland, 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

Description Summary: Works on the Mashed processing deck, assisting the Mashed Operator with the safe operation of the equipment and sanitation of the area.

Job Description

Individuals in this position must: 

• Participate in all plant safety programs. Actively engaged in safety, participating in safety programs, engaged in safety activities, perform risk assessments and demonstrating ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.  Must report all incidents, near misses, and any safety concerns. 

• Know the basic operation of mash process equipment and the ability to start, stop, and clear stoppages for the Ricer, Mixer, Dry Mix System, and ingredient systems for Margarine, Cream Cheese, & Garlic. 

• Know and follow all lock out/tag out procedures for assigned work area. 

• Wear all required PPE. 

• Monitor, maintain daily usage records, and maintain levels of dry mix, margarine, cream cheese, and garlic 

• Relieve the HL – Mash Packaging for breaks and lunches. 

• Must be Sanitation qualified and required to participate in weekly mash line cleanups. 

• Check the SAPP concentration every 2 hours and adjust SAPP addition as needed. 

• Maintain constant communication with processing operator, QA personnel, Mash Lead, and Supervisor. 

• Maintain good housekeeping in the area and keep the floors clean during the shift. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

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

• Must be Sanitation qualified 

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance 

Education 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Language Skills 

Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.  Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English. 

Physical Demands

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

Work Environment

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; chemicals; and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment can exceed 85 dB. 

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-258875

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: 11/07/2025

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: $22.52

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