Lab Technician - Night Shift

Title: Lab Technician - Night Shift


Location: Twin Falls, ID


Job Requisition ID: Req-271147


Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

You've probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, 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 collecting data on quality attributes of product through performing a series of evaluations. This role is responsible for accurately grading product and filing into the Q.A. Systems in an organized manner, communicating any deviations to Team Leaders and operator work group. It must be able to work easily with all supervisors, operators, sanitation workers and other Process Quality Technicians. In this position you will ensure that the world is eating food safe and high-quality potato products. Positions will be for Night Shift.

Job Description

• Collects, delivers, and tests samples in accordance with plant procedures.
  
  

• Grades product in accordance with our customer specifications and plant procedures.
  
  

• Collects, reviews, and files accurate Quality Assurance Data.
  
  

• Identifies trends of quality attributes and communicates to operator and floor supervisory group.
  
  

• Audits production and packaging processes.
  
  

• Trains back-ups and new team members.
  
  

• Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times and exhibits good personal hygiene.
  
  

• Accomplishes other related work as required.
  
  

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred (should be on all) Certification in XX preferred
  
  

• Sanitation certification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.
  
  

Skills and Experience:

• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral. (Requirement may vary by location).
  
  

• Must be able to be qualified within time frames established by facility.
  
  

• Ability to perform basic math functions, required.
  
  

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
  
  

• Applicability of job levels varies by location and is determined by the plant skills matrix.
  
  

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
  
  

• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature
  
  

• Exposure to manufacturing environments to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies
  
  

• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
  
  

• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
  
  

• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work related equipment
  
  

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation
  
  

• May have to sample food while evaluating Lamb Weston products
  
  

• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis
  
  

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: 07/30/2026

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: $24.23

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