Heavy Labor Utility (Cutter deck) - Day Shift at Lamb Weston in Richland, Washington

Job Description:

Title: Heavy Labor Utility (Cutter deck) - Day Shift

Location: Richland, WA



About Lamb Weston



We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.


We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.


We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!


Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.



Job Description Summary



Sets up and operates variety of machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate or repair machine tools and maintain industrial machines by performing the following duties.



Job Description



Individuals in this position must:

• Participate in the safety engagement process. This includes giving I Care huddles, conducting area assessments, and addressing all safety concerns with the Production Team Lead.
  
  

• Observes and listens to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and determine need for adjustment or repair.
  
  

• Dismantles machine or equipment to examine parts for defects or to remove defective part.
  
  

• Replaces defective part with new part.
  
  

• Assembles and test operates machine to verify correction of malfunction.
  
  

• Performs maintenance on and cleans pieces of equipment.
  
  

• Keep daily logs and records all pertinent information (any foreign material found, defects in equipment, shut downs, etc.)
  
  

• Actively engaged in safety, participating in safety programs, engaged in safety activities, perform risk assessments and demonstrating ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.
  
  

• Report all incidents, near misses, and any safety concerns.
  
  

• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Basic & Preferred Qualifications




Qualifications & Experience


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 required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must meet Sanitation qualification requirements
  
  

• Must be forklift certified. If not, must meet requirements to become forklift certified.
  
  

• Able to have good work performance
  
  

• Able to operate all blade sharpening equipment, and controls in area of responsibility.
  
  

• Willing to help train new employees in the Blade Sharpener position
  
  

• 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
  
  

Education


High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.



Skills


Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.



Work Environment


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. The employee:

• Will regularly work near moving mechanical parts.
  
  

• Will frequently be exposed to moderately cold surroundings.
  
  

• Will occasionally be exposed to humid conditions as well as moderate heat.
  
  

• May be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
  
  

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
  
  

• Will regularly work around forklift traffic.
  
  

• Will frequently be exposed to dust & batter allergens.
  
  

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.


Job Requisition ID: Req-256275

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 12/22/2024

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 candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $21.76



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 Apply Now