Co-Product Technician

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. in Hermiston, OR is seeking a Co-Product Technician to safely operate and adjust equipment across processing and packaging areas.

You will monitor quality, line throughput, and waste, and drive improvement using Core 4 methods with the production teams. The role requires 1–2 years in food manufacturing, English communication skills, and the ability to alternate between qualified positions to meet plant needs.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years experience in Food Manufacturing or related field.
• Ability to communicate, comprehend, and follow English instructions.
• Qualified in L2/3 Formed Product, L2/3 Co-Product Packaging, and Sanitation.
• Lock Out Tag Out on L2/3 equipment training required.

Responsibilities

• Operates Co-Product processing and packaging areas with the team.
• Follows Daily Management System standards and defect handling.
• Conducts checks per procedure and supervisor requests.
• Owns daily sanitation of the line and food-safety practices.
• Performs end-of-cycle sanitation for processing and packaging.
• Uses IPS/UPS tools for root-cause analysis on line issues.
• Participates in pillar activities to reduce losses and hit site goals.
• Performs peer handoffs on losses and unresolved issues.

Skills

English communication

Troubleshooting

Team orientation

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

Lock Out Tag Out training

Job description

Title: Co-Product Technician Location: Hermiston, OR Job Requisition ID: Req-271352 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 The Co-Product Technician role will be able to safely and efficiently operate and adjust all equipment in multiple processing and packaging area’s; monitor product quality, line flow rates and waste streams; actively identify and solve problems which affect safety, quality and production costs; make line changes to improve processes based off of our Core 4 working with Production Leads, Team Leaders and Line Structure Teams. The Co-Product Technician will be willing and able to seamlessly change positions between current qualified jobs to meet plant needs on their respective shift to help reach Hermiston’s CBN goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Operates cohesively with all Co-Product team members in management of the Co-Product processing and packaging areas; Including but not limited to all job functions from the L3/4 even flows through Co-Product rapistan.


• Performs all Daily Management System standards per schedule to include CILs, FSILs, CLs, and Defect Handling.


• Conducts proper checks per procedure and by request of Production Lead, Team Leader Production, Team Leader Quality, Team Leader Area Production, and Line Structure Team.


• Owns daily sanitation of the line, including line break sanitation processes, general housekeeping and maintaining a food safe work environment.


• Performs End of Cycle Sanitation activities for both processing and packaging.


• Utilizes root cause analysis using IPS and UPS tools and participates in these events on their line.


• Engage in scheduled pillar activities to help drive out our top losses and drive to meet the goals set out in our site.


• Conducts Peer to Peer handoff with top losses and unresolved issues that will affect area to ensure success of the line both on and off shift.


• Actively participates in Lamb Weston Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice programs.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Certifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Skills and Experience: 1-2 years of experience in Food Manufacturing, or related field, preferred. Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral). Qualification in L2/3 Formed Product, L2/3 Co-Product Packaging positions, and Sanitation, required. Training will be provided. Qualification in Lock Out Tag Out on L2/3 equipment, required. Training will be provided. Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral). Functions well in team environment. Demonstrates capable troubleshooting skills. Capable of thinking critically. Basic understanding/ Proficiency in PC skills; Windows, Word, and Excel.

Physical Environment/Demands

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures. Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment. Ability to operate work related equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Industry-Competitive 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 Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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

Anticipated Close Date: 08/26/2026

Pay Rate or Range: $26,59

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.