Lab Technician - SFE Days

BroadBean; Idaho; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Lamb Weston in Idaho is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician responsible for collecting data on product quality attributes, grading products to customer specs, and filing QA data into the systems.

You will work with supervisors, operators, sanitation staff, and other QA team members to ensure safe, high-quality potato products and maintain clean, compliant work areas.

This role is part of Staffing for Excellence on the Day Shift, with opportunities for cross-training in other areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Must communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Qualified within facility time frames established.
• Able to perform basic math and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Collects, delivers, and tests samples in accordance with plant procedures.
• Grades product to customer specifications and plant procedures.
• Collects, reviews, and files QA data accurately.
• Identifies trends and communicates to supervisor and floor team.
• Audits production and packaging processes.
• Trains back-ups and new team members.
• Maintains a neat, clean work area and good personal hygiene.
• May attend to other duties if QA Lab is fully staffed.

Skills

English communication

Timeframe qualification

Basic math

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sanitation certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.
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 collecting data on quality attributes of product through performing a series of evaluations.This role is responsible for accurately grading product and filing into the Q.A. Systems in an organized manner, communicating any deviations to Team Leaders and operator work group.It must be able to work easily with all supervisors, operators, sanitation workers and other Process Quality Technicians. In this position you will ensure that the world is eating food safe and high-quality potato products.
This position is one of 'Staffing for Excellence' (SFE) on our Day Shift team meaning the candidate selected may not be working in this role at all times but displaced to other areas of need such as a General Laborer or Sanitation Worker.

Job Description

• Collects, delivers, and tests samples in accordance with plant procedures.
• Grades product in accordance with our customer specifications and plant procedures.
• Collects,reviews, and filesaccurate Quality Assurance Data.
• Identifies trends of quality attributes and communicates to operator and floor supervisory group.
• Audits production and packaging processes.
• Trainsback-ups and new team members.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times and exhibits good personal hygiene.
• Accomplishes other related work as required.
• Attends to other assigned duties of designated roles if QA Lab is fully staffed.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred (should be on all)Certification in XX preferred
• Sanitation certification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.

Skills and Experience:

• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral. (Requirement may vary by location).
• Must be able to be qualified within time framesestablished by facility.
• Ability to perform basic math functions,required.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Applicability of job levels varies by location and is determined by the plant skills matrix.

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
• Exposure to manufacturing environments to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies
• 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.
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. 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.
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation
• May have to sample food while evaluating Lamb Weston products
• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis

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: 10/18/2026

Pay Rate or Range: $24.23

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