Lab Technician 1 - (Graveyard Shift)

Title: Lab Technician 1 - (Graveyard Shift)
Location: Richland, WA
About Lamb Weston
Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world. For more than 60 years, we've produced innovative, inventive products that make life better for our customers and their customers.
Job Description Summary
This position is responsible for grading the finished product for all lines and communicating out of grade situations to Team Leader. Perform dispositions of out of grade product.
Job Description
Individuals in this position must:

• Follows all plant safety policies and procedures
  

• Actively involved in safety, participates in safety programs, engaged in safety activities, performs risk assessments, and demonstrates ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members
  
• Trains back-ups and new lab techs
  
• Preforms daily filing and review of Q.A. data
  
• Performs any special projects assigned
  
• Always maintains a neat and clean work area and exhibit good personal hygiene
  

• Performs all other duties assigned/requested by Q.A. Manager and/or Supervisor
  
• Follows good housekeeping practices and GMP's
  
• Wears required PPE.
  
• Actively participates in AMD activities
  
• Performs CCP checks for line one and two
  

• Performs quality grading checks on assigned line, typically 2 checks per hour outlined in training manual
  
• Rotates through all lab tech positions
  

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

• Sanitation qualification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained.
  
• Ability to accurately use the following equipment, and/or tools, including but not limited to: blender, weighing apparatus, pipettes, grinder, fryers, microwave, length grader, thermometer, dicromat, Minolta, Agtron, silver nitrate, and NIR.
  
• Must be able to use a computer for data entry, report generation and research.
  
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  
• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.
  
• Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
  
• Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed.
  
• Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.
  
• Must be able to work independently and as a team player, be organized, and plan
  

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:
  

Physical Requirements Key: (Approximate values based on an eight hour work day)
Seldom: 0 to 10%
Occasional: 10% to 30%
Frequent: 30% to 70%
Constant: Over 70%
Sit: Occasional
Stand: Frequent
Walk: Frequent
Perform work from a ladder: Seldom
Climb ladder: Seldom
Climb stairs: Occasional
Bend and/or stoop: Seldom
Squat and/or kneel: Seldom
Crawl: Seldom
Reach: Frequent
Work above shoulders: Seldom
Keyboard use: Frequent
Grasp: Occasional
Fine Manipulation: Seldom
Operate foot controls: Seldom
Vibratory tasks: Seldom
Lifting up to 40lb: Occasional
Pushing/Pulling: Frequent
Carrying: Frequent
Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. The employee:
  
• The noise level in the work environment can exceed 85 lbs
  
• Will regularly work near moving mechanical parts.
  
• Will frequently be exposed to humid conditions as well as moderate heat.
  
• May be occasionally work around fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration.
  
• 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.
Job Requisition ID: Req-232079
Time Type: Full time
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 of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $19.08 - $20.08
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