Fryer Operator Trainee — Hands-On Path to Food Tech

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is seeking a L3 Fryer Op Trainee in Boardman, OR.

This role involves monitoring fluid levels and temperatures in blanchers, dryers, and fryers, ensuring proper product flow and parameter control to meet specifications. Responsibilities include operating the fryer system, conducting tests such as oil quality and color checks, and following SSOPs to maintain equipment cleanliness and oil recovery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certifications required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.
• Experience driving forklift in warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Has a working knowledge of the equipment, piping layout and controls in area of responsibility.
• Monitors and oversees operation and controls of the blancher, dryer, and fryer.
• Monitors and controls 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.

Skills

Forklift driving

Basic math

Computer data entry

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lock-out/Tag-out certification

Forklift certification

Sanitation certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is seeking a L3 Fryer Op Trainee in Boardman, OR.

This role involves monitoring fluid levels and temperatures in blanchers, dryers, and fryers, ensuring proper product flow and parameter control to meet specifications. Responsibilities include operating the fryer system, conducting tests such as oil quality and color checks, and following SSOPs to maintain equipment cleanliness and oil recovery.