Production Operator

Job Title

Production Operator

Boardman, OR

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in the industry and a public Fortune 500 company, Lamb Weston brings people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base spans international food service providers, restaurants, and households in more than 100 countries. In this role you will set up and operate a variety of machine tools, fit and assemble parts to fabricate or repair machine tools, and maintain industrial machines.

• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures, actively participate in safety programs, and demonstrate ownership of personal and team safety.
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose malfunctions and determine necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Own the Cutting system up to sliver removal.
• Dismantle machine or equipment to examine parts for defects or remove defective parts.
• Replace defective parts with new parts.
• Assemble and test operate machine to verify correction of malfunctions.
• Perform maintenance on and clean pieces of equipment.
• Keep daily logs and records of all pertinent information (foreign materials found, equipment defects, shut downs, etc.).
• Provide breaks to ADR Operator as a Cutter Deck Operator.
• May be required to use two‑way radio.
• Required to use a computer touch screen to monitor and control equipment.
• Follow good housekeeping practices and GMPs.
• Wear required PPE.
• Actively participate in AMD activities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by a Team Leader.

• Sanitation qualification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained.
• Employee must have Lock‑out/Tag‑out qualification. If you are not qualified, you will be trained.
• 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 ahead.

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well‑being programs including company‑wide 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
-259014

Anticipated Close Date: 11/23/2025

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: $25.06

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

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing