Processing Utility L5 "B" Shift
Hermiston, OR - USA
Job Summary
Location: Hermiston OR
Job Requisition ID: Req-271264
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 operator will be able to safely and efficiently 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. The process utility operator will be willing and able to seamless change positions between current qualified jobs to meet plant needs on their respective shift. Process Utility Operators can be asked to bid into certain positions based on plant need.
Job Description
Be an integral part of our Continuous Improvement efforts surrounding these systems
Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs and assures that safe work practices are followed in all work groups.
Must have the ability to communicate and work with other hourly associates and salaried personnel in a positive manner.
Learn and performs routine checks such as CILs and FSILs.
Reads writes and communicates in English by using prints sketches diagrams operating instructions and technical manuals.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
EDUCATION and or EXPERIENCE:
Know limits of equipment and how to avoid deviations capable of sound trouble shooting.
High school diploma or GED ispreferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rulesoperatingand maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability towriteroutine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees in the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate ratio andpercent.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply commonsenseunderstanding to carry out instructionsfurnishedin written oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employeeis regularly required touse hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
The employeefrequentlyis required tostand and climb or balance.
The employeeis occasionally required towalk stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk write or hear.
This positionrequiredyou to safely lift and carry a50-poundladder andsafelylift upto 100 pounds unassisted.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depthperceptionand the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job.Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made toenable inindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the workenvironment is usually above 85dB and requires hearing protection.
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: 08/12/2026
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: $2659
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
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 .