Refrigeration Technician III

Lamb Weston, Inc.; Quincy (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Well-being programs

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase

Life and Accident insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lamb Weston, Inc. in Quincy, WA is seeking a motivated maintenance technician (B&R) to support plant-wide maintenance and perform assigned tasks under supervision.

You will learn and follow precision maintenance techniques while following safety rules and the trainer, lead mechanic and maintenance team leader’s guidance. This role requires basic boiler and refrigeration knowledge, ability to operate plant equipment, and flexibility to work various shifts as production demands dictate.

Qualifications

• 2-year refrigeration certification or equivalent experience.
• RETA certification preferred.
• Basic knowledge of industrial, residential or commercial refrigeration, boilers and allied equipment.
• Understand water chemistry and plant applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular assigned checks.
• Keep logs up to date and document in SAP.
• Repair and overhaul basic equipment; troubleshoot.
• Proper start-up and shutdown of plant equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and directions from supervision.

Skills

Freon Card

Refrigeration cert

RETA certified

Boilers knowledge

Safety procedures

Equipment repair

Education

2-year refrigeration certification

Tools

SAP

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

We are looking for a motivated individual with a positive attitude to join our Lamb Weston Quincy team! This B&R position supports maintenance by repairing and maintaining plant wide and performing maintenance functions throughout the plant as assigned, while working under supervision.

Job Description

• Perform regular assigned checks.
• Keep logs up to date and fill out proper documentation in SAP.
• Basic Equipment repair, overhaul and trouble shooting.
• Proper start-up and shutdown of plant equipment.
• Follow safety procedures for all work performed and follow instructions from others in a safe working habit. This includes the Trainer, Lead Mechanic and Maintenance team Leader.
• Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.
• May be required to work any shift, any, and all days of the week, or overtime in accordance with production and maintenance schedules and applicable seniority rules.
• Learning and able to follow precision maintenance technics.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Type 1/Type 2 Universal Freon Card preferred or working on.
• 2-year certification in refrigeration or equivalent experience.
• RETA certified Preferred. (CARO)
• Basic knowledge of industrial, Residential or commercial refrigeration, boilers and allied equipment.
• Able to operate all plant engine rooms, boilers, and freezer tunnels to meet production needs and within set operating parameters.
• Basic understanding and able to identify all lines, valves, and components relating to the operation of the boilers and refrigeration in all plants.
• Understand water chemistry, treatment, and in plant application.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to repair equipment within refrigeration/boiler areas.
• Knows safety procedures for chemicals normally used and their toxicity levels and labeling.
• Has basic knowledge of proper liquid levels, lubricants, and mixtures used in the refrigeration/boiler area.
• Basic understanding of and being a participant in Process Safety Management Program.

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: 08/19/2026

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: $30.49

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