Title: Quality Assurance Technician Location: Connell, WA About Lamb Weston We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950’s, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 9,000 team members around the world, it’s our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people. We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow. We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you’d expect from the most inventive potato company in the world! Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries. Job Description Summary The Q.A. Tech performs a variety of tasks at any one the five stations to assure that potatoes and potato products meet Company quality standards. The Q.A. Tech reports to the Q.A. Supervisor. Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees. Understand and comply with all safety policies and procedures. Maintain a clean and orderly work environment as directed by plant policies and procedures. Must have the ability to work overtime as required. Must actively practice and abide by all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and general hygiene regulations as outlined in the employee handbook. The Q.A. Tech II performs a variety of tasks at any one of the five stations to assure that potatoes and potato products meet company quality standards. Perform attribute tests on both raw and finished products. Helps to train Quality Assurance trainees. Responsible for notifying the supervisors as detailed in the procedure manual. Competencies Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this 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 frequently required to sit and walk through the plant. The employee is required to use hands to work on computers and reach with hands and arms to check equipment, take readings and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will be required to stand, walk, bend at the knees, lean forward climb stairs, work on ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. The employee is ocassionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. If requested reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly worker near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee works primarily in an outdoor environment and in an office setting, where the noise level is usually quiet. However, while performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to work in the plant where he/she may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the plant is usually loud. Hearing protection is required and provided by the company. Basic & Preferred Qualifications Qualifications & Experience To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; work well in group problem solving situations. Technical Skills - Share expertise with others. Interpersonal Skills - Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; remain open to others' ideas and try new things. Oral Communication - Listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; participate in meetings. Written Communication - Write clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information. Teamwork - Balance team and individual responsibilities; provide and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit. Change Management – Apply changes as directed by Team Leader or as the product specification changes in the system in an effective and timely manner. Leadership – Exhibit confidence in self and others; inspire and motivate others to perform well. Quality Management - Look for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Ethics - Treat people with respect; work with integrity and ethics; uphold organizational values. Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; complete tasks correctly and in a timely manner. Strategic Thinking - Identify products being run on line, look up specifications and procedures for product, and plan for any potential changes in shift which may impact product quality. Judgment - Include appropriate people in decision making process; make timely decisions. Motivation - Set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles; measure self against standard of excellence. Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality. Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly. Understand and apply plant safety policies and procedures. Must have a complete knowledge and understanding of the plant safety rules including but not limited to the lockout-tagout procedure, chemical hazards and the hearing conservation program. Must have good personal hygiene and be able to practice safe work habits. Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan. Innovation - Display original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; present ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. Education No prior experience. One to 45 shifts on the job training. 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-234626 Time Type: Full time Anticipated Close Date: 05/11/2024 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: $20.86 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 Current Lamb Weston employees, please click here and apply via the Career worklet. Started in 1950 on a small farm in the Northwest region of the U.S., Lamb Weston has grown to be one of the world’s largest frozen potato companies, happily delivering the delicious goodness of fries to more than 100 countries. Lamb Weston has created inventive products and processes that are standards in the industry. When we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Our people are a valuable and integral part of our business and play a vital role in our success as an organization. At Lamb Weston we offer the financial stability and career potential of a true industry leader. Lamb Weston will offer you the opportunity to put your education and skills to work as part of a great team, contributing to the achievement of the organization’s goals and objectives. You will be challenged to take responsibility, drive results, show creativity, and display initiative - and you will be rewarded for your contributions and impact. Let’s explore the possibilities together.