Operator Processing

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.

Title:

Operator Processing (Chopped and formed process operator – D Shift)

Location:

Twin Falls,
Time Type:
Full time
Job Requisition ‑269965

This position operates and adjusts all process equipment on the chopped and formed line for smooth and productive operations; monitors line flow and waste; corrects problems that affect quality and production costs; and makes line changes as directed by the production lead or team leader.

• Obtain work schedule and daily production paperwork, report to the assigned line, complete walk‑through and prepare for operations.
• Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear, perform a safety check on equipment and ensure all safety devices are functioning properly.
• Check schedule, work orders and bulk product inventory, take oil, blancher and finished‑product samples to lab as required.
• Monitor the blancher and fryer, complete walk‑through, take samples, make adjustments, check drains and magnets as required.
• Manually dump and/or scoop ingredients and condiments into hoppers according to recipe and pump oil from fryer as required.
• Keep the work area clear and clean, hose down area, sweep/shovel up spills, empty trash and replace liners.
• At end of shift, secure all equipment, complete all required paperwork, perform general housekeeping and wet clean‑up as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Lock‑out/Tag‑out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.

• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral.
• Experience driving forklift in warehouse or manufacturing establishment preferred.
• Must be able to be qualified within time frames established by facility.
• Ability to perform basic math functions, required.
• Have basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours per work day to include loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies.
• Ability to do repetitive arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work‑related equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from
  -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in freezer operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in plant operation.
• May have to sample food while evaluating Lamb Weston products.
• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis.

• Health Insurance Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
• Well‑being programs including company‑wide 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‑Frien…