Operator Fryer ML - B Nights

Title: Operator Fryer ML - B Nights

Location: Richland, WA

Job Requisition ID: Req-260780

Time Type: Full time

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 operating the fryers to achieve product specification targets and complete process checks at a timely manner.

Job Description

Individuals in this position must:

• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures. Be actively engaged in safety, participate in safety programs, engage in safety activities, perform risk assessments, and demonstrate ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members. Report all near hits, incidents, and any safety concerns.

• Have a working knowledge of the equipment, piping layout and controls in area of responsibility.

• Monitor and control the temperature and time on the fryers to achieve product specification targets. Record all changes and inform supervisor before changes are made.

• Perform various process checks per procedure to ensure quality; including but not limited to FFA checks, upstream color, SAPP and salt concentrations. Enter checks into the process entry in a timely manner.

• Monitor and control the amount of dextrose and salt added to the flume water supply tank to attain target color and salt content in the finished product.

• Performs all Daily Management System standards per schedule to include CILs, CLs, and Defect Handling. Enter finished standards in a timely manner.

• Monitor and ensure oil levels and circulation valves on the fryers are adjusted correctly.

• Transfer oil from holding tanks to other tanks and/or fryers, when needed.

• Clean static product build-up out of the fryers during breaks in line-flow or when instructed by the Supervisor.

• Check all oil recovery equipment to ensure it is operating properly to attain the highest oil recovery rate possible.

• Follow weekend cleanup procedures to clean fryers and other equipment in the fryer area. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the lead or supervisor.

• Participation in AMD

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job. To successfully perform this job an individual must:

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

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

• Must be LOTO qualified. If not, must complete LOTO training.

• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills with all plant personnel.

• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules, GMP’s and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.

• Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed.

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

• Must be able to demonstrate a balance of teamwork and individual responsibilities.

Education

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

Language Skills

Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.  Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee must:

• Be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, or stoup, and climb stairs & ship ladders.

• Ability to have hands and sight work together to be able to do things that require speed and accuracy.

• Must be able to use fingers without difficulty, and have normal, natural range of motion.

• Be able to lift up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis, and 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.

• Have specific vision abilities required by this job, which include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to push and pull heavy items on occasion up to the amount of lifting requirements.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. The employee:

• Will regularly work near moving mechanical parts.

• Will work around hot oil frequently.

• Will frequently be exposed to humid conditions as well as moderate heat.

• May be occasionally work around fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration.

• The noise level in the work environment can exceed 85 dbs.

• Will work around forklift traffic.

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: 06/20/2026

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: $26,60

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