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Boardman, Ohio, United States
Onsite
Location: Boardman, OR
Job Requisition ID: Req-272120
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 requires constant monitoring of fluid levels and temperatures in blanchers, dryers, and fryers. It also requires monitoring of equipment to assure proper product and fluid flows throughout process and equipment.
Job Description
Include the following (other duties may be assigned):
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Break other operators as assigned.
Tools and equipment used: flashlights, hot hoses, high pressure hoses, stop watches, stein cups, telephones, scrapers, foamers, shovels, squeegees, brooms, ladders (rollaway stairs), buckets, control panels/terminals, and waste carts.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
3-6 months’ work experiences in a manufacturing facility.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write accurate information on simple forms in English. Ability to effectively present or listen to information in one‑on‑one and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English
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 commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Good decision‑making and troubleshooting are necessary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position may or may not be on ground level. The operators are expected to know how three different fryers operate (they are not all on the same level). The use of chemicals for cleanup purposes creates an added exposure. You must be able to withstand high temperatures and humidity. Conditions may sometimes be wet and slippery due to the constant use of sanitation chemicals and water. Anyone who can’t handle extremes in temperature should not consider this position.
The ability to stand and walk is a must due to the constant monitoring of the equipment in use. Ascending and descending stairs is also crucial, especially at break times when it is necessary to watch more than one area.
QUALIFICATION PERIOD:
Not to exceed 60 shifts worked.
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: 11/29/2026
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: $27.30
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