Operator Fryer ML - B Nights
Location: Richland, WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-260780
Time Type: Full time
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 fryers to achieve product specification targets and complete process checks at a timely manner.
Job Description
Individuals in this position must:
Follow all plant safety policies and procedures. Be actively engaged in safety,participatein safety programs, engage in safety activities, perform riskassessments,anddemonstrateownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.Report all nearhits, incidents, and any safety concerns.
Have a working knowledge of the equipment, pipinglayoutand controls inareaof responsibility.
Monitor and control the temperature and time on the fryers to achieve product specification targets.Record allchangesand inform supervisor before changes aremade.
Performvarious processchecksper procedureto ensure quality;including but not limited toFFAchecks, upstream color,SAPPand salt concentrations.Enter checks into theprocessentryin a timely manner.
Monitor and control the amount of dextrose and salt added to the flume water supply tank toattaintarget color and salt content in the finished product.
Performs all Daily Management System standards per schedule to include CILs, CLs, and Defect Handling.Enterfinished standardsin a timely manner.
Monitor and ensure oil levels and circulation valves on the fryersare adjustedcorrectly.
Transfer oil from holding tanks to other tanks and/orfryers,when needed.
Clean static product build-up out of the fryers during breaks in line-flow or when instructed by the Supervisor.
Check all oil recovery equipment to ensure it isoperatingproperly toattainthe highest oil recovery rate possible.
Follow weekend cleanup procedures to clean fryers and other equipment in the fryer area.Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned bythe leador supervisor.
Participation in AMD
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilitiesrequiredfor this job.To successfully perform this job an individual must:
Must be forklift certified. If not,mustmeet requirements to become forklift certified.
Must be Sanitation qualified.If not,mustmeet requirements to become forklift certified.
Must be LOTO qualified. If not,mustcomplete LOTO training.
Demonstrate exceptional communication skills with all plantpersonnel.
Read, understand, and obey all plant rules, GMP’s and practice safety as outlined in the employeehandbook.
Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed.
Observes safety and security procedures;reportspotentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Must be able todemonstrateabalanceofteamwork and individual responsibilities.
Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)preferred.
LanguageSkills
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 mustbe metby an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employeemust:
Be able to sit, stand, walk,bend, crouch, or stoup,and climbstairs & ship ladders.
Ability to have hands and sight work together to be able to do things that require speed and accuracy.
Must be able to use fingers without difficulty, and havenormal, natural range of motion.
Be able tolift upto 10 pounds ona frequentbasis, and 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.
Have specific vision abilities required by this job, which include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to push and pull heavy items on occasionup to theamountof lifting requirements.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anemployee encounters while performing the functions of this job. The employee:
Willregularly worknear moving mechanical parts.
Will work around hot oilfrequently.
Willfrequentlybe exposed to humid conditions as well as moderate heat.
May be occasionallywork around fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environmentcan exceed 85dbs.
Will work around forklift traffic.
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: 06/20/2026
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: $26,60
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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