Receiving Utility Operator

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Requisition Number: Req-257829

Position Title:

External Description: Title: Receiving Utility Operator - Grave A

               

Location: Richland, WA

               

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, 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

               

This position is responsible for monitoring the delivery of potatoes into the plant.

Job Description

  • Participate in the safety engagement process. This includes giving I Care huddles, conducting area assessments, and addressing all safety concerns with the Production Team Lead. 

  • Check bays to determine how full they are of the product. 

  • Assist the incoming trucks into the proper bay area to unload. 

  • Perform a thorough inspection of the belts to make sure they are working properly 

  • Eliminate plug-ups and ensure there is no overflow. 

  • Monitor the unloading of the product and ensure 100% of product at all times. 

  • Ensure there is no foreign material going into the line 

  • Must take samples of the product at the beginning/middle/end of unloading the for WSDA and Lamb Weston Richland QA 

  • Clean work area to reduce mess which may include shoveling, sweeping, etc. 

  • Must have experience using computers 

  • Must be familiar with all equipment in the receiving area. 

  • Other duties may be assigned 

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience  

  • Must be sanitation qualified 

  • Must be forklift certified. If not, must meet requirements to become forklift certified. 

  • Must be Lock/Out-Tag/Out qualified 

  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. 

 

Education                                                 

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

 

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.

  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situation and other employees of the organization. 

Work Environment   

 

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. 

  • The employee is frequently exposed to dust  

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  

  • Will frequently be exposed to hot/cold weather conditions 

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-257829

               

Time Type: Full time

               

Anticipated Close Date: 07/05/2025

               

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: $24.36

               

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

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Company Profile:

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world.

For more than 60 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customer and make things more delicious for their customers.

It’s all about seeing the possibilities in potatoes and never, ever settling.

Learn more about us at lambweston.com.

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