Process Quality Tech Trainee

Lamb Weston; American Falls (ID); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being programs

Life and Accident insurance

Job summary

Lamb Weston in American Falls, ID is seeking a Process Quality Tech Trainee to conduct quality assurance checks on potato products, verify specifications, and place defects on hold per Lamb Weston procedures. You will communicate testing results to other departments and help resolve issues.

This role requires basic math, strong communication, and the ability to multi-task; weekend or shift work may be required. You will work in conditions that may be wet or humid and must follow safety rules.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, averages and percentages.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance checks on potato products to ensure specifications are met.
• Record sample data and ensure accurate data entry.
• Inform Team Lead when product is not within specification.
• Follow safety rules and procedures; may work in wet, humid conditions and on stairs or around moving equipment.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Multi-tasking

Lift 50 lbs

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.

Job Description Summary

Located at our American Falls facility just outside of Pocatello, this Quality Technician is responsible for conducting quality assurance checks on potato products to ensure specifications are met. They will place defective products on-hold in accordance with Lamb Weston procedures, resolve/report defect issues, and interact with other departments by communicating testing results.

Job Description

• Evaluate products for defects including length, color, solids, weight, and texture.


• Record information from all samples and ensure accurate data entry into the computer.


• Inform Team Lead when product is not within specification.


• May require working in wet humid and slippery conditions, the climbing of stairs, working around moving equipment, and prolonged periods of standings.


• Must follow all safety rules and posted procedures.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Must be able to perform basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, averages, and percentages.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills are necessary.


• A successful candidate must be able to multi-task.


• Must be able to work weekends and/or shift work as needed.


• Must be able to lift up-to 50lbs.

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: 08/21/2026

Pay Transparency

Pay Rate or Range: $21.46

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

Title: Process Quality Tech Trainee

Location: American Falls, ID

Job Requisition ID: Req-271326

Time Type: Full time