Plant Utility Trainee
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Job Location:
Hermiston, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Hermiston OR
Job Requisition ID: Req-260577
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
The general utility will flow to work performing sanitation duties line inspections and rework. This includes line break sanitation activities removing stagnant product from equipment mixing and handling chemicals and end of cycle cleaning. The general utility will flow through position and inspect raw and finished product looking and removing any foreign material and product quality defects. Rework finished cased product meeting hourly/daily targets through bag blending opening and removing bags from cases and blending to line or to a tote across all lines.
Job Description
Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning agentsandtheir usesunderstand how tomixchemicalsidentifyhazardsand first aid proceduresassociated with chemicals.
Clean equipmentusing establishedstandard operating proceduresusing manual cleaning use ofhigh pressurehoses ladders airhosesand hot water units.
Remove cases from pallets and reworkingproductthrough bag blending reworking to totes or sorting out cases from the pallet.
Manually inspect raw and finished product for any foreign materialexcess vine or qualitydefectsremoving any defective product and disposing.
Performfirewatchduties as needed.
Maintain asafe and clean workenvironment.
Activelyparticipatein Company Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice Programs.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Certifications:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree Preferred.
Skills andExperience:
Must be able to communicatecomprehend and follow instructions in English (both written and oral).
Must be able to pass both practical performance and written sanitationexam.
Physical Environment/Demands:
Ability tolift upto40pounds and to stand walk bend stoopshoveltwist and turn frequently.
Ability to wear sanitationsuitin environments that vary from hot to cold temperature.
Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hottocold in temperature.
Ability to do repetitious arm wrist and hand movementsforjob actions andprocedures.
Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead and to work in or under the equipment.
Requires manual dexterity overallcoordinationand good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties.Ability tooperatework related equipment
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Exposure to manufacturing environments: loud noise excessive heat cold wet slippery conditions dirt fumes smoke humidity oilssmellsand allergens.
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.
Employeemust be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job absent undue hardship.
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: 06/03/2026
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: $2148
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
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Lamb Weston is a world leading brand in high quality frozen potato products, sold in over 100 countries. A partner in potatoes famous for its inventive fries such as Twisters, Hot2Home and Dippers .
