Process Utility L5 - Grave A
Location: Richland, WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-259741
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
The Processing Utility must be able to operate and adjust all processes for multiple pieces of equipment; monitors line flow and waste; corrects problems which affect quality and production costs; makes line changes as directed by the Production / Package Lead or Team Leader safely and efficiently. The Process Utility will be willing and able to seamlessly change positions between current qualified jobs to meet plant needs on their respective shift. Processing Utilities have the expectation to cover certain positions based on plant need.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following (other duties may be assigned):
- Commit to one year minimum in the position from the date you are qualified for the first position and one year from anysubsequentpositions they are qualified for.
- During the one-year commitment you may not bid on any single non-interest bid position, beyondthe one year the regular bid policy will be followed. Holding theProcessingUtilityposition does not result in any specific job rights for the job you are qualified to back up.
- An employee holding theProcessingUtilityposition who moves to a different position may be required to work in any of the positions they are qualified in for a period of one year after bidding out.
Upon successful completion of the prescribed training period, the employee will perform various duties as assigned by the plant management which may include any position within the production area. A ProcessingUtilitywillbe requiredto be trained/qualifiedinallpositions acrossthe following groups:
- Batter Mix Operator
- CutterDeck Operator
- Fryer Operator
- ADR Operator
- Process Operator
Position training schedule will be made by the company asneeded,coverage will also be assigned by the company.
- TheProcessingUtilityposition is designed to have associates trained/qualified to fill in on shift and for overtime where absences create a need for coverage.
- When aProcessingUtilityemployee is trained/qualified in more than one job that needs to be covered at the same time, the company willdeterminethe priority as to which position to cover using the Process Utility Operator employee.
- Should aProcessing Utility Team Memberwho is training,not be able to meet the job qualification standards for the positions required the process will be followed asset forth inthe handbook section covering Training,Pullinga Bid, and Disqualification and training will be discontinued.
- ProcessingUtilitieswill be included in the overtime rotation for the positions they are qualified for. If there is an absence that requires overtime from within that group of employees, theProcessingUtilityTeam Memberwill be considered by seniority following the scheduling practices as if they were part of that workgroup.
- TheProcessingUtilitywill be trained on set positions and for shift preference purposes will be eligible to move shifts only with thosethe ProcessingUtilitythatcancover the same positions (i.e.,an employee is trained to cover theFryerOperator andBatterOperator positions. That employee may only bump within the group of Process Utility Operator operators trained for thosepositions).
- TheProcessingUtilitymaybe requiredto work any shift temporarily (Generally notto exceed 3 months) where they are needed for coverage.
- Be an integral part of our Continuous Improvement efforts surrounding thesesystems.
- Alwaysmaintainssafe work practices,participatesin safety programs,andassuresthat safe work practices are followed in all work groups.
- Must have the ability to communicate and workwith other hourly associatesand salaried personnel in a positive manner.
- Learn andperformroutine checkssuch as CIL’s and FSIL’s.
- Reads,writes,and communicates in English by using prints, sketches, diagrams, operatinginstructions,and technical manuals.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains5S in area’s assigned and working.
- Must be able tolearn anddemonstratesafe use and skilled application oftoolscommonlyused in this plant,in accordance withestablished practices and procedures.
- Learnsandperformsfrequent housekeeping toinsuresafe and clean conditions in all areas of responsibility.Supports andpromotes CPSprograms,such as 5S andCenter liningthroughout plant
- Must be able to work any shift,overtimeand any or all days of the weekin accordance withplant needs
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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.
EDUCATION and or EXPERIENCE:
Know limits of equipment and how to avoid deviations, capable of sound trouble shooting.High school diploma or GED ispreferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,operatingand maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability towriteroutine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees in the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, andpercent.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply commonsenseunderstanding to carry out instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required touse hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employeefrequentlyis required tostand and climb or balance. The employeeis occasionally required towalk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk, write, or hear.
This positionrequiredyou to safely lift and carry a50-poundladder, andsafely lift up to 100 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperceptionand the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonableaccommodationmay be made toenable inindividuals with disabilities to performtheessential functions.
The noise level in the workenvironment is usually above 85dB and requires hearing protection.
QUALIFICATION PERIOD:If an employee in training isnot able to meet the job qualification standards for the positionwithin the allotted training period,the process will be followed as set forth in the handbook section covering Training, Pulling a Bid, and Disqualification and training will be discontinued.
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: 02/14/2026
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: $25.87
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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