Processing Utility L1 Days

Title: Processing Utility L1 Days

Location: Richland, WA

Job Requisition ID: Req-271885

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.

Job Description Summary

The Processing Utility must be able to operate and adjust all processes for multiple pieces of equipment; monitors line flow and waste; corrects problems which affect quality and production costs; makes line changes as directed by the Production / Package Lead or Team Leader safely and efficiently. The Process Utility will be willing and able to seamlessly change positions between current qualified jobs to meet plant needs on their respective shift. Processing Utilities have the expectation to cover certain positions based on plant need.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• •Commit to one year minimum in the position from the date you are qualified for the first position and one year from any subsequent positions they are qualified for.
• •During the one-year commitment you may not bid on any single non-interest bid position, beyond the one year the regular bid policy will be followed. Holding the Processing Utility position does not result in any specific job rights for the job you are qualified to back up.
• •An employee holding the Processing Utility position who moves to a different position may be required to work in any of the positions they are qualified in for a period of one year after bidding out.
• •Upon successful completion of the prescribed training period, the employee will perform various duties as assigned by the plant management which may include any position within the production area. A Processing Utility will be required to be trained/qualified in all positions across the following groups:

Batter Mix Operator

Cutter Deck Operator

Fryer Operator

ADR Operator

Process Operator

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• •Position training schedule will be made by the company as needed, coverage will also be assigned by the company.
• •The Processing Utility position is designed to have associates trained/qualified to fill in on shift and for overtime where absences create a need for coverage.
• •When a Processing Utility employee is trained/qualified in more than one job that needs to be covered at the same time, the company will determine the priority as to which position to cover using the Process Utility Operator employee.
• •Should a Processing Utility Team Member who is training, not be able to meet the job qualification standards for the positions required the process will be followed as set forth in the handbook section covering Training, Pulling a Bid, and Disqualification and training will be discontinued.
• •Processing Utilities will be included in the overtime rotation for the positions they are qualified for. If there is an absence that requires overtime from within that group of employees, the Processing Utility Team Member will be considered by seniority following the scheduling practices as if they were part of that workgroup.
• •The Processing Utility will be trained on set positions and for shift preference purposes will be eligible to move shifts only with those the Processing Utility that can cover the same positions (i.e., an employee is trained to cover the Fryer Operator and Batter Operator positions. That employee may only bump within the group of Process Utility Operator operators trained for those positions).
• •The Processing Utility may be required to work any shift temporarily (Generally not to exceed 3 months) where they are needed for coverage.
• •Be an integral part of our Continuous Improvement efforts surrounding these systems.
• •Always maintains safe work practices, participates in safety programs, and assures that safe work practices are followed in all work groups.
• •Must have the ability to communicate and work with other hourly associates and salaried personnel in a positive manner.
• •Learn and perform routine checks such as CIL’s and FSIL’s.
• •Reads, writes, and communicates in English by using prints, sketches, diagrams, operating instructions, and technical manuals.

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: 10/31/2026

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 candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range: $26,75

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