Lead Quality Control

Title: Lead Quality Control

               

Location: Pasco, WA

               

Job Requisition ID: Req-272068

               

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

               

Actively lead and train lab technicians in the grading and collection process of all data. Verify information gathered and entered into data entry system for accuracy while keeping the lines of communication open between all departments on grades.

Job Description

Position Responsibilities:

· Collect, label and ship microbiological finished samples, environmental swabbing and belt swabs.

· Gather, store and ship customer sample requests

· Track all micro results and enter into data system

· Issue corrective action form on out of grade checks and positive checks

· Develop and update Pre-Qualification Requirements (PQR) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

· Train technicians on QA grading procedures and job hazards

· Maintain HACCP plan and ensure that safe practices are maintained

· Review data input entered daily by lab technicians and shift leads

· Document and Track CCP’s and Foreign Material Findings

· Build data entry panels in the process entry system

· Order lab supplies in computer based program

· Investigate customer complaints

· Conduct administrative tasks like filing, copying, and typing

· Write correspondence and reports.

· Oversee shift leads and technicians

· Read and interpret documents that contain lab terminology, safety rules, and specifications levels.

· Other tasks as assigned

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

· High School Diploma/GED or equivalent; or three to six months related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· 1-2 years experience working with computer programs such Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

· 1-2 years experience leading and directly supervising others

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

· Ability to use oral or written communication techniques to teach and train, correspond with team leaders, third party vendors, sales department and warehouse.

· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

· Ability to read, write, and comprehend English

Bilingual preferred- Spanish & English

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: 11/22/2026

               

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: $33,25

               

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