Processing Operator Trainee

Title: Processing Operator Trainee                 Location: Boardman, OR                 Job Requisition ID: Req-271640                 Time Type: Full time                 About Lamb Weston You’ve 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. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ 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.

Summary                 The processing operator operates and adjusts all process equipment for smooth and productive operations; monitors lineflow and waste; corrects problems which affect quality and production costs; and makes line changes as directed by the production lead or team leader.

Include the following. (Other duties may be assigned):   Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs. Changes water knives as needed. Performs waste evaluations and changes grader screens as needed. Operates equipment and makes adjustments as needed. Maintains even lineflow. Monitors and maintains product quality and attributes. Communicates with other personnel: line status, quality, and other problems. Must understand function and hazards of various cleaning chemicals, and must be able to perform various product testing procedures. Must be able to work independently. Shoveling product spills. Completes production forms as required. Enters checks into computer. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Sanitation of area. Breaking of other areas. Performs weekend cleanup as assigned. Performs and participates in AMD drumbeats 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 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.  Knowledge of plant operations and experience working around equipment is preferred.   LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.  Ability to write accurate information on simple forms in English.  Ability to effectively present or listen to information in one‑on‑one and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English  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, and percentages.   REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.   OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:  Tools and equipment used are as follows:  high pressure hoses, shovels, squeegee, hammer, and hazardous chemicals.

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