Lamb Weston LATAM · 1 day ago
Lab Technician 1 - Grave A
Richland, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.58/hr - $22.58/hrLamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. They are seeking a Lab Technician 1 who will be responsible for grading finished products, communicating any grade issues, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards within the laboratory environment.
Food Production
Responsibilities
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
Performs 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
Qualification
Required
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
Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English
Preferred
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Lamb Weston LATAM
Lamb Weston es un proveedor líder de productos congelados de papas, boniatos, aperitivos y vegetales para restaurantes y minoristas de todo el mundo.
Founded in 1950
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase