Tech Process Qual Control

Title: Tech Process Qual Control                 Location: Boardman, OR                 Job Requisition ID: Req-271567                 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                 Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by grading product using procedures and specifications. Records and informs the appropriate personnel of the product quality being processed as required.

Include the following (other duties may be assigned):  Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.  This position requires the ability to perform a set of functions established for each of several work stations on a routine basis.  Responsibilities include collecting data and recording accurately on Q.A. forms (data input into computer) and reporting any irregularities of product exceeding established limits to the appropriate personnel in accordance with instructions of the Team Leader Quality.   Uses approved procedures to sample and evaluate product for the following attributes:  length; defects; color; texture; solids; packaging waste; case weights; case integrity; product temperatures; additive levels; uses approved procedures for upstream color and additive control; and performs weekend cleanup as required.   Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.  Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.   Evaluates data to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.   Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.   Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis. Tools and equipment used are as follows:  Fryers                         Agtron                 Calipers           Blender   Ovens             Thermometer Grinder             Scales  Microwaves         PH meter             Timer             Stopwatch  Dicromats               Magnetic stirrer             Stirring bar         Graduated cylinders         Length grader         Graduated burette         Computer          Graduated beakers     Medicine dropper         Plastic squeeze bottle      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