Raw Product Grader (Seasonal Summer – All Shifts)

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Requisition Number: Req-257851

Position Title:

External Description: Title: Raw Product Grader (Seasonal Summer – All Shifts)

               

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

               

Evaluates raw product samples for various attributes, and records and enters the data into a computer terminal for various departments usage.

Job Description

  • Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees. 

  • Understand and comply with all safety policies and procedures. 

  • Maintain a clean and orderly work environment as directed by plant policies and procedures.  

  • Must have the ability to work overtime as required. 

  • Must actively practice and abide by all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and general hygiene regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.. 

  • Accurately grades attributes. 

  • Raw product samples for established 

  • Evaluates dirt tare samples, conducts whole potato inspection and obtains raw product samples from Lamb Weston storages as requested. 

  • Records data by computer and written entry and distributes the data to the Production, Field and Q.A. departments. 

  • Maintains a clean and orderly work area acceptable by the Company's standards as well as meeting local, state, and federal regulatory standards for housekeeping and sanitation. 

  • Performs duties in compliance with company policies regarding quality standards and food safety. 

  • Communicates with raw product lead and supervisors. 

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

  • Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; work well in group problem solving situations. 

 

  • Technical Skills - Share expertise with others. 

 

  • Interpersonal Skills - Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; remain open to others' ideas and try new things. 

 

  • Oral Communication - Listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; participate in meetings. 

 

  • Written Communication - Write clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information. 

 

  • Teamwork - Balance team and individual responsibilities; provide and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit. 

 

  • Change Management – Apply changes as directed by Team Leader or as the product specification changes in the system in an effective and timely manner.  

 

  • Leadership – Exhibit confidence in self and others; inspire and motivate others to perform well. 

 

  • Quality Management - Look for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. 

 

  • Ethics - Treat people with respect; work with integrity and ethics; uphold organizational values. 

 

  • Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; complete tasks correctly and in a timely manner. 

 

  • Strategic Thinking - Identify products being run on line, look up specifications and procedures for product, and plan for any potential changes in shift which may impact product quality. 

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  • Judgment - Include appropriate people in decision making process; make timely decisions. 

 

  • Motivation - Set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles; measure self against standard of excellence. 

  • Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality. 

 

Safety and Security -

  • Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
  • Understand and apply plant safety policies and procedures.
  • Must have a complete knowledge and understanding of the plant safety rules including but not limited to the lockout-tagout procedure, chemical hazards and the hearing conservation program.
  • Must have good personal hygiene and able to practice safe work habits. 

 

 

 

Education     

    One to 45 shifts of on the job training. 

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-257851

               

Time Type: Full time

               

Anticipated Close Date: 07/10/2025

               

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: $23.05

               

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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