Location: Richland, WA
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 Monitors and maintains the cutting equipment by performing the following duties. Job Description Individuals in this position must: Participate in all plant safety programs.
Actively engaged in safety, participating in safety programs, engaged in safety activities, perform risk backssments and demonstrating ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members. Know basic operation of cutter deck equipment and the ability to start, stop, and clear stoppages for the CCLs, Lamb Guns, & Welliver Sizer. Know and follow lock out/tag out procedures for assigned work area. Maintain floors, catwalks, handrails and other
walkways in a clean and safe manner. Could include shoveling potatoes.
Perform sanitation activities. Follow good housekeeping practices and GMPs. Wear required PPE. Report all incidents, near misses, and any safety concerns. Inspect and remove foreign material. Follow up with proper notification to Blade Sharpener. Other duties may be assigned 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. Physical Requirements Key: (Approximate values based on an eight hour work day) Seldom = S 0 to 10% Occasional = O 10% to 30% Frequent = F 30% to 70% Constant = Over 70% Sit O Stand O Walk F Perform work from a ladder N/A Climb ladder O Climb stairs O Bend and/or stoop F Squat and/or kneel F Crawl N/A Reach F Work above shoulders O Keyboard use N/A Grasp O Fine Manipulation N/A Operate foot controls N/A Vibratory tasks N/A Lifting F - 50 lbs.
Pushing/Pulling S Carrying F - up to 50lbs. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb (stairs and/or ladders) or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stand and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
The employee: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment exceeds 85 decibels. Basic & Preferred Qualifications Qualifications & Experience The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job.
To successfully perform this job and individual must: Sanitation qualified is required. If not, training will be provided. Must be Lock Out/Tag Out qualified. If not, training will be provided. 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. 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-233914Time Type: Full time 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: $20.95Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law
General labor jobs encompass a variety of entry-level positions that typically require physical work and may not demand specialized skills or education. These roles are often found in industries such as construction, manufacturing, warehousing, and maintenance. Key characteristics of general labor jobs include manual tasks such as lifting, moving materials, cleaning, and assisting skilled workers. The jobs can provide flexibility with part-time, temporary, or seasonal employment options, and are prized for offering hands-on experience, potential for skill development, and opportunities for advancement within a company.
General labor jobs encompass a variety of entry-level positions that typically require physical work and may not demand specialized skills or education. These roles are often found in industries such as construction, manufacturing, warehousing, and maintenance. Key characteristics of general labor jobs include manual tasks such as lifting, moving materials, cleaning, and assisting skilled workers. The jobs can provide flexibility with part-time, temporary, or seasonal employment options, and are prized for offering hands-on experience, potential for skill development, and opportunities for advancement within a company.
General labor jobs refer to positions that typically involve manual labor or basic tasks across various industries such as construction, manufacturing, warehousing, and landscaping. These roles often do not require specialized training or education but may necessitate physical strength, flexibility, and the willingness to perform repetitive tasks. General laborers might be responsible for loading and unloading materials, cleaning work areas, assisting skilled workers, and other duties as needed. Due to the broad scope of tasks, these jobs are usually entry-level positions offering opportunities for skill development and potential advancement within a company.
Laborer include Process Receiving and various storages. Process Receiving covers day and swing shifts seven days per week. Three crews rotate to provide coverage to this area. Overtime requirements in this position are common and may be required to meet operational goals.
The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of all receiving equipment, along with having the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates. It is imperative the person conduct himself or herself in a manner that ensures alertness and constant awareness of the safe operation of equipment and its surroundings. Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
1. Perform all work safely in order to prevent injury or damage to yourself, others and equipment. Following the SAFE philosophy, talk with people observed to be working unsafely in order to stop the unsafe behavior and explain the SAFE way of performing a given task.
2. Deliver potatoes to storage and/or the BAF slab that are ready to process. Determine quality of raw material before unloading, rejecting loads as necessary. While unloading raw material, remove hazardous foreign objects (examples: large rocks, glass, drink containers, dead animals, etc. ) before potatoes enter the Flodin. 3. Record necessary information regarding shippers and destination for raw material and communicate
with BAF receiving area as needed. Ensure correct sampling procedures are performed.
4. Operate equipment, including pilers, tractor, trucks, Flodin rock/trash removal units and potato conveying systems, to unload trucks in a safe, efficient and timely manner. 5. Maintain clean work areas by performing regular sanitation procedures including cleaning of the Inspection Building. Follow applicable GMPs and Sanitation Guidelines. 6. Operate equipment to haul dirt, rocks, vines, and product as necessary. 7. Perform some routine maintenance on receiving equipment such as piler, belts, Flodins. 8. Performs other tasks as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
This position receives daily direction from the Process Receiver. This position reports to the Storage Supervisor. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Forklift certification and current Washington state driver's license. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties 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. Education and/or Experience: 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: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of measurement.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few 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 functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.
The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
