Processing Operator Trainee

Title: Processing Operator Trainee

Location: American Falls ID

Job Requisition ID: Req-260068

Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

Youve 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. Youll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success explore opportunities for new solutions and youll join a winning team of 10000 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

At Lamb Weston we turn potatoes into possibilitiesand our Process Line Operators are at the heart of that transformation. Located at our American Falls facility near Pocatello this role is your opportunity to be part of a team that powers one of the worlds largest frozen potato companies.
Heres what youll love about working with us:
Impact from Day One Operate advanced equipment and help drive production excellence
Smart Systems Use cutting-edge process control technology to keep things running smoothly
Growth & Support Get hands-on training mentorship and opportunities to advance
Safety-First Culture Work in a clean well-maintained and safety-focused environment
Team-Driven Success Collaborate with skilled professionals who care about quality and each other

As a Process Line Operator youll be responsible for keeping our production lines efficient clean and consistent. Youll monitor equipment adjust settings and work closely with quality and maintenance teams to ensure every fry meets our high standards. When you choose a career with us every day is fry-day!

Job Description

• Operate and adjust processing equipment to maintain smooth line flow and product quality
• Monitor waste levels blend rates and product consistency using process control systems
• Start stop and sequence equipment for cut changes downtime and emergencies
• Perform water system operations to maintain quality and minimize usage
• Communicate with QA maintenance and leadership to ensure optimal performance
• Conduct quality checks (peel loss salinity grid checks) and enter data into QA systems
• Maintain sanitary conditions and support weekend cleanups and sanitation duties
• Own equipment from even-flow bins through fryers and freeze tunnels
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE
• Participate in safety programs and demonstrate leadership in plant safety culture

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred
Ability to work 12-hour shifts weekends and rotating schedules
Comfortable using computers touchscreens (HMI) and 2-way radios
Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal)
Willingness to complete required training (Sanitation Lock-out/Tag-out)
Forklift certification preferred (or ability to become certified)
Understanding of safe lifting techniques and chemical handling

Preferred: Experience in food processing or manufacturing

Preferred: Familiarity with optical sorters LADRES or similar equipment

Preferred: A proactive mindset and attention to detail

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: 03/19/2026

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 candidates work location job duties experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range: $23.25

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