Processing Utility L1 Days

Title: Processing Utility L1 Days

Location: Richland WA

Job Requisition ID: Req-271885

Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

Youve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry 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 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 RESPONSIBILITIES include 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 any subsequent positions they are qualified for.
• During the one-year commitment you may not bid on any single non-interest bid position beyond the one year the regular bid policy will be followed. Holding the Processing Utility position does not result in any specific job rights for the job you are qualified to back up.
• An employee holding the Processing Utility position 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 Processing Utility will be required to be trained/qualified in all positions across the following groups:

Batter Mix Operator

Cutter Deck Operator

Fryer Operator

ADR Operator

Process Operator

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Position training schedule will be made by the company asneededcoverage 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 trainingnot be able to meet the job qualification standards for the positions required the process will be followed as set forth in the handbook section covering TrainingPullinga Bid and Disqualification and training will be discontinued.
• ProcessingUtilitieswill be included in the overtime rotation for the positions they are qualified 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 ( 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 practicesparticipatesin safety programsandassuresthat 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 CILs and FSILs.
• Readswritesand communicates in English by using prints sketches diagrams operatinginstructionsand technical manuals.

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: 10/31/2026

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: $2675

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