Processing Utility L5 "B" Shift

Processing Utility L5 "B" Shift

Location: Hermiston, OR

Job Description Summary

The processing utility operator will be able to safely and efficiently operate and adjust all processes for multiple pieces of equipment; monitors line flow and waste; corrects problems which affect quality and production costs; makes line changes as directed by the Production / Package Lead or Team Leader. The process utility operator will be willing and able to seamless change positions between current qualified jobs to meet plant needs on their respective shift. Process Utility Operators can be asked to bid into certain positions based on plant need.

Job Description

• Be an integral part of our Continuous Improvement efforts surrounding these systems
• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs and assures that safe work practices are followed in all work groups.
• Must have the ability to communicate and work with other hourly associates and salaried personnel in a positive manner.
• Learn and performs routine checks such as CIL's and FSIL's.
• Reads, writes and communicates in English by using prints, sketches, diagrams, operating instructions and technical manuals.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION and or EXPERIENCE :

• Know limits of equipment and how to avoid deviations, capable of sound trouble shooting.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees in the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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 frequently is required to stand and climb or balance.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk, write, or hear.
• This position required you to safely lift and carry a 50-pound ladder, and safely lift up to 100 pounds unassisted.
• 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 and employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually above 85dB and requires hearing protection.

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: 08/12/2026

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: $26,59

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