Process Operator

Title: Process Operator
Location: Delhi, LA
Job Requisition ID: Req-272169
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

Under the supervision of a supervisor, this position is responsible for the efficient operation, performance, and safety of the peelers, barrel washers, preheaters, cutter deck, blancher, dryer, fryer, batter system, additive system, sucrose system, SAPP and getting up front checks. This position requires close communication with the QA lab and Team Leaders. This position will rotate through 4 different areas(Peeler, Batter, Cutter, and Fryer positions) in order to split up the work load.

This position is required to work shift work, rotating shifts with the team every four days. It is necessary to work weekends. Process operators are expected to set an example out on the line. The expectation is that process operators will be invoved in a daily safety huddles(DRA meetings), lead shift DS(Direction setting) meetings continually monitoring quality, drive performance and set an example of world class safety.
Operators will be working with state of the art processing equipment that is controlled primarily via computers, SCADA and PLCs, so an understanding of this equipment is essential for troubleshooting skills and continuous improvement. Perform all AMD activities as needed.

Job Description

- Operate and monitor all processing equipment, including peelers, preheaters, blanchers, dryers, fryers, and batter applicators.
- Start, stop, and adjust processing equipment and production lines as needed.
- Monitor product quality, including cut size, feathering, shorts, slivers, pulp temperature, and product length.
- Change cutter knives, adjust sizers, and clear equipment blockages.
- Monitor water loops, waste streams, and processing conditions.
- Prepare, mix, and load batter, sucrose, SAPP, and other ingredients according to specifications.
- Monitor batter viscosity, verify ingredient tickets, and maintain accurate computer records.
- Monitor fryer conditions, potential fire hazards, and oil filtration systems.
- Perform hourly equipment checks and area walkthroughs to identify and correct defects in alignment with the Velocity equipment ownership model.
- Maintain accurate production, quality, supply, and cleanup documentation.
- Follow all plant safety procedures, GMPs, hygiene standards, and PPE requirements.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
- Carry and monitor the processing radio to support communication.
- Attend required safety huddles, cut change meetings, and review and response meetings.
- Assist with cut changes, equipment cleaning, and assigned sanitation duties.
- Support training and development of new employees as directed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

- Must be able to communicate effectively and understand both verbal and written instructions.
- Must have a basic mechanical aptitude.
- Understands basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

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: 12/04/2026

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: $25.35

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