ML Trim Inspector - Grave

Lamb Weston, Inc.; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being programs including wellness

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Health Savings Accounts

Life and Accident insurance

Family-Friendly employee events

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lamb Weston, Inc. in Richland, WA, is seeking a trim inspector to remove defects and foreign material from potatoes while minimizing waste. You will work on trim tables and inspection belts, following leads and safety policies to ensure product quality.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (GED preferred), strong English communication, and the ability to work safely, rotate positions, and keep a clean, organized work area in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Sanitation qualification is required.
• Strong communication with all plant personnel.
• Read, understand, and follow plant rules, GMPs and safety practices.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety procedures associated with the task.
• Balance of teamwork and individual responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety policies and participate in safety programs; report safety concerns.
• Work on trim tables inspecting for foreign material and trimming defects as directed.
• Inspect on belts for wide cuts, misshapen product, foreign material and defects.
• Inspect product and discard blemished or misshapen items and foreign material.
• Inform lead of high blemish levels or foreign materials.
• Maintain a clean work area at all times.
• Communicate quality or sanitation problems to operators and leads.
• Perform other duties as assigned by lead or supervisor.
• Rotate to different positions during shifts to avoid repetitive motion injuries and work in required locations.

Skills

Sanitation qualification

Communication skills

Read and follow rules

Safety awareness

Teamwork and independence

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

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 removing undesirable defects and foreign material from potatoes through proper trim inspection methods while minimizing waste of any usable potato matter.

Job Description

Individuals in this position must:

• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures. Be actively engaged in safety,participatein safety programs, engage in safety activities, perform riskassessmentsanddemonstrateownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.Report all nearhits, incidents, and any safety concerns.
• Working on the trim tables,inspecting forforeignmaterialand trimming defects as instructed by trim leads.
• Working on the inspection belts, watching for wide cuts, misshapen product, foreign material, and critical defects.
• Inspecting product and discarding blemished or misshapen product and any foreign material.
• Informing lead of high blemish levels, misshapen product, mixedcutsor foreign materials.
• Maintain a clean work area at all times.
• Communicating all quality or sanitation problems to operators and leads.
• Perform other dutiesasassignedbyleador supervisor.
• Team membersare required torotate to different job positions at prescribed intervalsduring the course ofthe shift to help avoid repetitive motion injuries. They must be ableworkin any required location.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• BeSanitationqualifiedisrequired
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills with all plant personnel
• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules, GMP’s and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook
• Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed.
• Observes safety and security procedures;reportspotentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Must be able todemonstrateabalanceofteamwork and individual responsibilities.

Education

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

LanguageSkills

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

Work Environment

• Willregularly worknear moving mechanical parts.
• Willfrequentlybe exposed to humid conditions as well as moderate heat.
• May be occasionallywork around fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environmentcan exceed 85dB.
• Will work around forklift traffic.

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

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.Anticipated Close Date: 08/23/2026

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: $20,76

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

• BeSanitationqualifiedisrequired
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills with all plant personnel
• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules, GMP’s and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook
• Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed.
• Observes safety and security procedures;reportspotentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Must be able todemonstrateabalanceofteamwork and individual responsibilities.

Education

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

LanguageSkills

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

Work Environment

• Willregularly worknear moving mechanical parts.
• Willfrequentlybe exposed to humid conditions as well as moderate heat.
• May be occasionallywork around fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environmentcan exceed 85dB.
• Will work around forklift traffic.