Utility Operator Fryer Relief B Nights
Richland, MI - USA
Job Summary
Location: Richland WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-260751
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
This position will provide relief for the co-product fryer and the mainline fryer.
Job Description
Other duties may be assigned.
- Have a working knowledge of the equipment used for the co-product fryer andmainline fryer.
- Monitor all the waste totes in processing.
- Monitor the former.Check revolutions per minute onformerhead; adjust the wizard gauge tomaintainpressure; adjust the auger if needed.
- Help with cut changes on the mainline and co-product line.
- Monitor the fryer.Set time and temperature and always be aware of fluctuations in time and temperature of the fryer and adjust if needed tomaintainspecified levels.
- Prepare andmaintainco-productand mainlineprocess control data sheets.
- Must be able to load and unload oil trucks and move oil from tank to tank.
- Check for oil quality/oil levels in theco-productfryerand the mainline fryer.
- Able to pump oil in and out of the fryers.
- Check for product quality at inspection tables.
- Clean and sanitize equipment.Sunday clean-up mainline boil-outs.
- Willing to train otherutility/reliefoperators.
- Must know the location of SAPP Dextrose DM and salt.
- Follow all plant safety policies and procedures. Be actively engaged in safetyparticipatein safety programs engage in safety activities perform riskassessmentsanddemonstrateownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.Report all near misses incidents and any safety concerns.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Able to havegood workperformance.
- Able to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.
- Read understand and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.
- Be conscientious and consistent in his/her work.
- Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
- Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed.
- Actively practice and abide by all Company work safety and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.
- Understand and follow lock out/tag out procedures.
- Possess a working knowledge of how the equipment works.
- Observes safety and security procedures;reportspotentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
- Must be able to balance teamwork and individual responsibilities.
- Must be able to work well under pressure.
- Sanitation qualified
- Must be forklift qualified.If notmustmeet requirements to become forklift certified.
EDUCATION
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employeeis regularly required tostand; walk;climb stairsuse hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; taste or smell. The employeeis occasionally required tosit and climb or balance.The employeemustfrequentlylift and /or move up to50pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depthperceptionand ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee isfrequentlyexposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
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: 06/18/2026
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: $2587
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 .