What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Equipment Operator position at Lamb Weston?
Title: Prep Equipment Operator
About Lamb Weston
Area owner of the processing equipment for the production of all potato products across three production lines. This person is responsible for the start-up, operation, shutdown, and sanitation of all equipment beginning with the blancher and ending with the entrance to the pre-cool. This person monitors the operation of all assigned equipment and makes adjustments as necessary to meet production and quality needs. It is this position’s responsibility to ensure that the acceptable product quality levels are attained and maintained during their shift.
Must be available for weekend cleanup as assigned.
Job Requisition ID: Req-231897
Time Type: Full time
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
About Lamb Weston
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, we’ve produced innovative, inventive products that make life better for our customers and their customers.
Job Description Summary
Area owner of the processing equipment for the production of all potato products across three production lines. This person is responsible for the start-up, operation, shutdown, and sanitation of all equipment beginning with the blancher and ending with the entrance to the pre-cool. This person monitors the operation of all assigned equipment and makes adjustments as necessary to meet production and quality needs. It is this position’s responsibility to ensure that the acceptable product quality levels are attained and maintained during their shift.
Must be available for weekend cleanup as assigned.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Start and stop all processing equipment at start-up, shutdown, and in times of emergency or breakdown
- Monitor and adjust times and temperatures on the blancher, dryer, retrograde, former, and fryer.
- Mix batter and operate batter equipment as needed for production.
- Operate oil reclaim equipment to optimize recovery and product quality
- Regulate chemical, ingredient and condiment additives to the process as required to meet company Q.A. specifications
- Monitor and operate process control equipment and make adjustments as needed
- Record production rates, equipment time, temperature settings, condiment usage, oil type and usage, etc.
- Maintain oil level in the fryers and bring oil from the proper holding tanks as needed
- Maintain cleanliness of the process areas as needed and perform full boil out cleaning of the blanchers and fryers
- Perform laboratory chemical checks at the assigned frequency to include free fatty acid, SAPP, brix, etc. and record the data
- Regulate product flow on the precool chain
- Assist in the training of new personnel
- Other tasks and duties as assigned by a supervisor
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
SAFETY: 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 be able to practice safe work habits.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. If requested reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: One (1) to ninety (90) shifts related training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to effectively communicate in English including reading and writing. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate in English commensurate with the requirements of this position.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Operational knowledge of all processing equipment in assigned area(s).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here partially represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A more complete job analysis, if available, will detail the physical demands of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. If requested reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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-231897
Time Type: Full time
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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