Base Labor Lead

Title: Base Labor Lead Location: Connell, 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 Monitors and directs all base labor team members (trim/sort/raw inspection/frozen inspection/rework crew) in their daily activities. Responsible for the training of new team members in base labor job duties and ensures proper technique in sorting, trimming, inspecting, and reworking as outlined by company procedure. Job Description Provides leadership, direction, and training of all base labor team members in sort/trim/inspect/rework activities. Ensures that all base labors are actively participating and abiding by all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and general hygiene regulations as outlined by employee handbook. Coaches the base labor workgroup to expect high personal standards towards safety results. Insures that the base labor workgroup completes the weekly engagement activities and that forms are turned in for recording. Leads all base labors in daily safety huddles and Ergofit activities. Serves as an Ergofit champion for the base labor work group and attends Ergofit meetings as scheduled. Demonstrated ability to perform job functions independently with minimal supervision. Directs sanitation and general housekeeping in work area assigned to the base labor team members. Lead efforts in the base labor work group to help monitor equipment condition. Works closely with on shift operators and maintenance to perform repairs and where needed complete Defect Cards to address needs. Manages rework activity and ensures alignment with the daily rework goals for the plant. Participates in daily shift meetings; communicates with sanitation team members regarding defrosts, cut changes, etc. to ensure alignment with the daily production schedule. Effectively communicates with the warehouse lead about rework needs and planned downtimes to ensure optimization of labor resources Monitors and updates all base labor daily break schedules only covering base labor positions in emergency situations Administers sort, trim and inspection tests and records test results. Effectively communicates with the Team Leaders on any issues impacting safety, quality, or production Performs other duties as assigned by Team Leader or Leadership SAFETY: 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. Basic & Preferred Qualifications QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred; at least three months related experience and/or training; demonstrated leadership and communication skills; or equivalent combination of education and experience LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to effectively communicate in English including reading and comprehension of instructions, reading and writing short correspondence or memos, and ability to use a radio. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here partially represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A more complete job analysis, if available, will detail the physical demands of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 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-233779 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: $17.38 - $18.14 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.

Salary : $17 - $18