Plant Utility

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.; Town of Delhi (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Stock Purchase Plan

Health Savings Accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Plant Utility to perform sanitation duties, line inspections, and rework across multiple lines at the Delhi, LA facility. The role supports end-of-cycle cleaning, blending, and quality checks to ensure product integrity.

Ideal candidates will handle hazardous chemicals safely, operate related equipment, and comply with GMP and safety programs. This full-time on-site position offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities within a global food producer.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Able to wear sanitation suit in hot or cold environments.
• Exposure to loud/noisy manufacturing settings with varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Perform sanitation, line inspections, and rework to meet hourly/daily targets.
• Inspect raw and finished product for foreign material and defects.
• Operate tote dumps in packaging and assist in bag blending and line transfer.

Skills

Lift up to 50 pounds

Stand, walk, bend frequently

Sanitation suit use

High temperature environments

Manual dexterity

Work at height/under equipment

Climbing stairs or ladders

Attention to safety procedures

Job description

Title: Plant Utility

Location: Delhi, LA

Job Requisition ID: Req-271857

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

The plant utility will flow to work performing sanitation duties, line inspections and rework. This includes line break sanitation activities, removing stagnant product from equipment, mixing and handling chemicals, and end of cycle cleaning. The plant utility will flow through position and inspect raw and finished product looking and removing any foreign material and product quality defects. Rework finished cased product meeting hourly/daily targets through bag blending, opening, and removing bags from cases and blending to line or to a tote across all lines.

Job Description

Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning agents and their uses, understand how to mix chemicals, identify hazards and first aid procedures associated with chemicals. Clean equipment using established standard operating procedures using manual cleaning, use of high pressure hoses, ladders, air hoses and hot water units. Remove cases from pallets and reworking product through bag blending, reworking to totes or sorting out cases from the pallet. Also, qualify to operate tote dumps in packaging. Manually inspect raw and finished product for any foreign material, excess vine or quality defects removing any defective product and disposing. Perform firewatch duties, qualify for confined space, and qualify for elevated work. Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Actively participate in Company Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice Programs. Other duties may be assigned by supervisors as needed.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, shovel, twist and turn frequently.
• Ability to wear sanitation suit in environments that vary from hot to cold temperature.
• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature.
• 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.
• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily.
• If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, humidity, oils, smells, and allergens.
• 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.
• 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

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: 10/28/2026

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: $19.21

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.