L2 CADRE Operator Trainee

Lamb Weston; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Well-being program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lamb Weston in Boardman, Oregon, is looking for a L2 Cadre Operator Trainee to join our manufacturing team. The role involves setting up and operating machine tools, assembling parts, and maintaining equipment while following all safety and GMP policies.

You will be trained to diagnose and repair equipment, perform routine maintenance, and keep accurate logs. Strong English communication and teamwork are required to succeed in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Sanitation qualification is required.
• Lock-out/Tag-out qualification is required.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team player.
• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and safety guidelines.
• Practice proper lifting techniques and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools and assemble parts.
• Monitor machines and diagnose malfunctions, adjust as needed.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and GMP compliance.
• Keep daily logs of production and equipment issues.
• Use computer touch screen to monitor/control equipment.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Title: L2 CADRE Operator Trainee

Location: Boardman, OR

Job Requisition ID: Req-272134

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 setting up and operating a variety of machine tools, fits and assembles parts to fabricate or repair machine tools and maintain industrial machines by performing the following duties.

Job Description

• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Be actively involved in safety, participate in safety programs, and engaged in safety activities.
• Perform risk assessments and demonstrate ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.
• Observes and listens to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and determine need for adjustment or repair.
• Owns Cutting system up to sliver removal Dismantles machine or equipment to examine parts for defects or to remove defective part.
• Replaces defective part with new part.
• Assembles and test operates machine to verify correction of malfunction.
• Performs maintenance on and cleans pieces of equipment.
• Keep daily logs and records all pertinent information (any foreign material found, defects in equipment, shut downs, etc.)
• Cutter Deck Operator will provide breaks to ADR Operator.
• May be required to use 2 way radio.
• Required to use a computer touch screen to monitor and control equipment.
• Follow good housekeeping practices and GMP's.
• Wear required PPE. Actively participate in AMD activities Perform any other duties as assigned by a Team Leader.

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.
• 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. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Language Skills Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

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

Language Skills

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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee:

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• 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: 12/05/2026

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: $25.98

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