What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Utility position at Lamb Weston?
Title: Production Utility
Location: Boardman, OR
About Lamb Weston
You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, 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
The processing utility operator will be able to safely operate and adjust all processes for multiple pieces of equipment for smooth and productive operations; monitors line flow and waste; corrects problems which affect quality and production costs; and, makes line changes as directed by the production lead or supervisor. The process utility operator will be willing and able to seamless change positions between previously qualified jobs depending upon plant needs.
Job Description
Commit to one year minimum in the position from the date you are qualified for the first position and one year from any subsequent positions they are qualified for. During the one-year commitment you may not bid on any single non-interest bid position, beyond the one year the regular bid policy will be followed. Holding the Process Utility Operator position does not result in any specific job rights for the job you are qualified to back up. An employee holding the Process Utility Operator position who moves to a different position may be required to work in any of the positions they are qualified in for a period of one year after bidding out. Upon successful completion of the prescribed training period, the employee will perform various duties as assigned by the plant management which may include any position within the production area. A Process Utility Operator will be required to be trained/qualified for 4 positions in 1 of the 3 following groups:
Fryer Operator Group
L1 Fryer
L2/L3 Fryer
Additive Operator
Batter Operator
Process Operator Group
L1 Process Op
L2 Process Op/L3 Process Op
LADRE/Cutter Op
Waste Treatment
Packaging Operator Group
L1 Pack Op
L2/L3 Pack Op
L1/L2 Pallet Op
Scale House Attendant
Position training schedule will be made by the company as needed, coverage will also be assigned by the company.
The Process Utility Operator position is designed to have associates trained/qualified to fill in on shift and for overtime where absences create a need for coverage. When a Process Utility Operator employee is trained/qualified in more than one job that needs to be covered at the same time, the company will determine the priority as to which position to cover using the Process Utility Operator employee. Should a Process Utility Operator employee who is training not be able to meet the job qualification standards for the positions required the process will be followed as set forth in the handbook section covering Training, Pulling a Bid, and Disqualification and training will be discontinued. Process Utility Operator will be included in the overtime rotation for the positions they are qualified for. If there is an absence that requires overtime from within that group of employees, the Process Utility Operator employee will be considered by seniority following the scheduling practices as if they were part of that workgroup. The Process Utility Operator will be trained on set positions and for shift preference purposes will be eligible to move shifts only with those Process Utility Operator that cover the same positions. (i.e. an employee is trained to cover the Process Operator and Additive Operator positions. That employee may only bump within the group of Process Utility Operator operators trained for those positions.) The Process Utility Operator may be required to work any shift temporarily (Generally not to exceed 3 months) where they are needed for coverage.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Process Utility Operator positions will be awarded based on qualifications, skills, abilities, etc
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:
Job Requisition ID: Req-258755
Time Type: Full time
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: 10/30/2025
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: $27.50
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
Location: Boardman, OR
About Lamb Weston
You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, 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
The processing utility operator will be able to safely operate and adjust all processes for multiple pieces of equipment for smooth and productive operations; monitors line flow and waste; corrects problems which affect quality and production costs; and, makes line changes as directed by the production lead or supervisor. The process utility operator will be willing and able to seamless change positions between previously qualified jobs depending upon plant needs.
Job Description
Commit to one year minimum in the position from the date you are qualified for the first position and one year from any subsequent positions they are qualified for. During the one-year commitment you may not bid on any single non-interest bid position, beyond the one year the regular bid policy will be followed. Holding the Process Utility Operator position does not result in any specific job rights for the job you are qualified to back up. An employee holding the Process Utility Operator position who moves to a different position may be required to work in any of the positions they are qualified in for a period of one year after bidding out. Upon successful completion of the prescribed training period, the employee will perform various duties as assigned by the plant management which may include any position within the production area. A Process Utility Operator will be required to be trained/qualified for 4 positions in 1 of the 3 following groups:
Fryer Operator Group
L1 Fryer
L2/L3 Fryer
Additive Operator
Batter Operator
Process Operator Group
L1 Process Op
L2 Process Op/L3 Process Op
LADRE/Cutter Op
Waste Treatment
Packaging Operator Group
L1 Pack Op
L2/L3 Pack Op
L1/L2 Pallet Op
Scale House Attendant
Position training schedule will be made by the company as needed, coverage will also be assigned by the company.
The Process Utility Operator position is designed to have associates trained/qualified to fill in on shift and for overtime where absences create a need for coverage. When a Process Utility Operator employee is trained/qualified in more than one job that needs to be covered at the same time, the company will determine the priority as to which position to cover using the Process Utility Operator employee. Should a Process Utility Operator employee who is training not be able to meet the job qualification standards for the positions required the process will be followed as set forth in the handbook section covering Training, Pulling a Bid, and Disqualification and training will be discontinued. Process Utility Operator will be included in the overtime rotation for the positions they are qualified for. If there is an absence that requires overtime from within that group of employees, the Process Utility Operator employee will be considered by seniority following the scheduling practices as if they were part of that workgroup. The Process Utility Operator will be trained on set positions and for shift preference purposes will be eligible to move shifts only with those Process Utility Operator that cover the same positions. (i.e. an employee is trained to cover the Process Operator and Additive Operator positions. That employee may only bump within the group of Process Utility Operator operators trained for those positions.) The Process Utility Operator may be required to work any shift temporarily (Generally not to exceed 3 months) where they are needed for coverage.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Process Utility Operator positions will be awarded based on qualifications, skills, abilities, etc
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
Job Requisition ID: Req-258755
Time Type: Full time
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: 10/30/2025
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: $27.50
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
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