Fryer Operator - Nights B

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lamb Weston is seeking a Fryer Operator for Nights in Richland, WA to monitor fryER, blancher and dryer operations, ensure product quality and oil management while following safety policies. The role requires strong attention to equipment controls, temperature regulation, and routine testing to meet product specs.

Qualified applicants will have sanitation and lock-out/tag-out certifications, forklift certification, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• Sanitation qualification required.
• Lock-out/Tag-out qualification required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Effective communication in English is expected.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control fryer, blancher, and dryer operations.
• Follow safety policies and participate in safety programs.
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping around equipment.
• Operate and adjust equipment, record measurements and test results.
• Perform oil management and filter changes as needed.

Skills

Sanitation qualification

Lock-out/Tag-out

Forklift certification

English communication

Job description

Title: Fryer Operator - Nights B | Location: Richland, WA | Job Requisition ID: Req-272085 | 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

This position is responsible for constantly monitoring of fluid levels and temperatures in blanchers, dryers, and fryer. It also requires monitoring of equipment to assure proper product and fluid flows throughout process and equipment.

Job Description

Individuals in this position must:

• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Be actively involved in safety, participate in safety programs, engage in safety activities, perform risk assessments and demonstrate ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.
• Have a working knowledge of the equipment, piping layout and controls in area of responsibility.
• Monitor and oversee operation and controls of the blancher, dryer, and fryer.
• Monitor and control the temperature and time on the blancher, dryer, and fryer to achieve product specification targets.
• Perform various tests to ensure oil quality, upstream color, and SAPP and salt concentrations are correct (Ex: FFA test).
• Performs fry-ups to monitor product color and quality, at a regular frequency.
• Monitor dextrose, SAPP, and salt added to the flume water supply tank to attain target color and salt content in the finished product.
• Monitor and ensure oil levels in fryers and makeup tanks.
• Monitor that circulation valves on the fryer are adjusted correctly.
• Transfer oil from holding tanks to other tanks and/or fryer, when needed.
• Clean static product build-up out of the fryer during breaks in line‑flow or when instructed by the Supervisor.
• Control the amount of oil to Lakos system, and monitor entire fryer filtration system.
• Maintain Oberland [filtration system] and crumb/oily waste removal using a forklift.
• Changes paper filter when necessary.
• Check all oil recovery equipment to ensure it is operating properly to attain the highest oil recovery rate possible.
• Follow SSOPs to clean fryer, dryer, blancher and other equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness under and around fryer, de‑oiler and precool area.
• Perform boilouts on fryer as required.
• Monitors equipment operations and changes process settings in APQC as required.
• Able to use the TESTO to measure and record Total Polar Compounds of the Fryer Oil [to be determined].
• Communicates problems and breaks in the line to appropriate personnel.
• Starts and stops equipment as required.
• Maintains oil level in fryer makeup tanks as required.
• Fills out paperwork as required.
• Performs assigned duties during cut changes and defrost as required.
• Changes fryer oil as instructed.
• Regularly use tools and equipment, as assigned by Team Leader or Area Owner.
• Break other operators as assigned.
• May be required to use a 2 way radio.
• Required to use a computer touch screen to monitor and control equipment such as automated valves.
• Follow good housekeeping practices and GMP's.
• Wear required PPE; to include Fryer safety PPE as necessary, for specific job duties being performed around Fryer area.
• Actively participate in AMD activities; Maintain Centerlines and CIL’s.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by a Team Leader.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job. To successfully perform this job an individual must:

• Sanitation qualification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained.
• Employee must be Lock‑out/Tag‑out qualification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained.
• Forklift Certification is required. If not, employee must meet requirements to become forklift certified.
• 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.

Education & Language Skills

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. The employee: The noise level in the work environment can exceed 85 dB. Will regularly work near moving mechanical parts. Will frequently be exposed to humid conditions as well as moderate heat. May occasionally work around fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration.

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.

Anticipated Close Date

Anticipated Close Date: 11/25/2026

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: $27,50

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.

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.