Peel Room Operator

Overview

About Lamb Weston
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Job Title: Peel Room Operator

Location: Pasco, WA

Job Requisition : Req-269943

Time Type: Full time

This position is responsible for the safe start up, operation, sanitation and shutdown of equipment for all production lines from the even flows through cutting.

• Maintain 5S standards (Sort, Set, Systematize, Shine and Sustain). Keep a neat, clean, orderly work area.
• Promote safe work practices, assure safety practices are followed in all work groups, and actively participate in safety programs.
• Understand and follow all applicable plant safety policies including lockout / tagout procedures.
• Start and stop all processing equipment in the pit room, peel room, pre-heater room, and cutter deck/room.
• Monitor and adjust raw product flow out of even flows for all production lines; communicate raw product flow problems to the Team Leader.
• Monitor and adjust equipment as directed by the Team Leader.
• Operate the peel removal equipment.
• Ensure all peel room equipment is operating properly; notify Team Leader immediately if any problems are detected.
• Record raw product volume, equipment time and temperature settings on the line settings form.
• Regulate peel time and batch weight as directed by the Team Leader.
• Clear gun plug-ups and change knives as necessary or directed by the Team Leader.
• Ensure correct blades are being used during processing runs and cut changes.
• Operate the hydro cutters and water knife systems, including routine cut quality checks.
• Operate and monitor the Urschel cutters.
• Work closely with production maintenance during periods of break down or shut down to ensure mechanical problems are clearly communicated and resolved.
• Monitor pulp and peel concentrations and notify Team Leader if levels are below set requirements.
• Operate starch recovery system. Clean extractors when needed or as directed by the Team Leader.
• Communicate all line stoppages and interruptions with Team Leader and all affected operating personnel.
• Help train new personnel in the Peel Room Operator position.
• Monitors and adjusts water systems in area of control.
• Complete CILs and Centerlines on designated equipment per schedule.
• Monitor core temps out of preheaters for optimized cutting efficiency.
• Keep working area clean of product buildup and address upset condition spills promptly to mitigate safety concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Team Leader personnel.
• Cleans and sanitizes assigned work area during shutdown/defrost as scheduled.

Education/

Certifications:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

• Ability to work with equipment across production areas (evenflows through cutting and raw sizing areas, Process Control System, cleaning equipment, and PPE).
• Follow instructions and comply with plant rules and safety requirements.
• Conscientious, consistent work; knowledge of proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
• Awareness of hazards and safety procedures related to the tasks.
• Adhere to Company work, safety and personal hygiene rules.

• Regularly sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and communicate verbally.
• Lift up to 50 pounds; stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Exposure to noisy environments; hot/cold temperatures in freezer and plant operations.
• Work in manufacturing environments up to 8 hours per day with potential for loud noise, heat, cold, moisture, dirt, fumes, smells.
• Manual dexterity and ability to perform overhead work and operate related equipment.
• Vision requirements include near, far, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Climb stairs or ladders regularly and work near moving mechanical parts.

Industry-competitive benefits, plus compensation and bonus incentive programs. Elements include:

• Health Insurance Benefits – Medical,…