Tech Process Qual Control Trainee - Nights B

Title: Tech Process Qual Control Trainee - Nights B

Location: Boardman, OR

Job Requisition ID: Req-271851

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

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.

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for monitoring and evaluating product quality throughout the production process to ensure compliance with established specifications and food safety standards. This position performs quality testing, collects and analyzes data, documents results, and communicates quality concerns to appropriate personnel. The role supports continuous improvement initiatives by identifying deviations, recommending corrective actions, and helping maintain consistent product quality.

Job Responsibilities

• •Follow all safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices, and actively participate in safety programs.
• •Perform quality assurance functions across multiple workstations and production areas as assigned.
• •Collect, record, and accurately enter quality and production data into quality assurance forms and computer systems.
• •Monitor product quality and report any irregularities or deviations from established standards to the appropriate personnel.
• •Sample and evaluate products using approved procedures for attributes including length, defects, color, texture, solids, packaging waste, case weights, case integrity, product temperatures, and additive levels.
• •Perform upstream color and additive control procedures in accordance with established standards.
• •Select products for testing at designated stages of the production process and perform required quality evaluations.
• •Conduct dimensional, performance, mechanical, electrical, and chemical characteristic testing as required.
• •Record and maintain test results using statistical quality control procedures.
• •Analyze and evaluate data to verify compliance with established standards and identify process deviations.
• •Recommend modifications to quality or production standards to help achieve optimum product quality within equipment capabilities.
• •Prepare reports, charts, graphs, and other documentation, or enter data into computer systems for analysis and process monitoring.
• •Utilize a variety of quality assurance, laboratory, testing, measurement, and computer equipment necessary to evaluate product quality, collect data, perform analyses, and support production operations.
• •Maintain accurate records and documentation related to quality assurance activities.
• •Perform sanitation and housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• •Participate in weekend cleanup activities as assigned and perform other duties as required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• •Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and production environment.
• •Employees may be exposed to wet and slippery floors, elevated temperatures, humidity, machinery vibration, and continuous industrial noise.
• •Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated work areas.

Position Requirements

• •High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• •One to three months of related experience and/or training preferred; knowledge of manufacturing operations and experience working around production equipment is desirable.
• •Ability to read and understand instructions, procedures, correspondence, and quality documentation in English.
• •Ability to accurately complete forms, maintain records, and enter data into computerized systems.
• •Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and small group settings with employees, supervisors, and other personnel in English.
• •Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, ratios, rates, percentages, and statistical quality calculations.
• •Ability to apply sound judgment and carry out detailed written and verbal instructions.
• •Ability to work independently while maintaining quality, productivity, and safety standards.
• •Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate quality and production data accurately.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Position Requirements

• •High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• •One to three months of related experience and/or training preferred; knowledge of manufacturing operations and experience working around production equipment is desirable.
• •Ability to read and understand instructions, procedures, correspondence, and quality documentation in English.
• •Ability to accurately complete forms, maintain records, and enter data into computerized systems.
• •Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and small group settings with employees, supervisors, and other personnel in English.
• •Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, ratios, rates, percentages, and statistical quality calculations.
• •Ability to apply sound judgment and carry out detailed written and verbal instructions.
• •Ability to work independently while maintaining quality, productivity, and safety standards.
• •Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate quality and production data accurately.
• •Qualification period not to exceed 25 worked shifts.

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 an