Tech Process Qual Control

Lamb Weston; Oregon, Boardman Township (WI, OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Well-being programs

Employee Assistance Program services

Job summary

Lamb Weston is seeking a Quality Inspector to test and inspect products at various production stages, recording data and ensuring data integrity. You will evaluate physical attributes and participate in GMP-compliant safety programs.

Responsibilities include sampling, testing for dimensions, color, texture, and weight; logging results; reporting deviations; and helping to maintain optimum quality within equipment limits. Some lifting required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience.
• Language skills: ability to read, write and comprehend English instructions and memos.
• Mathematical skills: perform basic arithmetic and data entry for QC forms.
• Reasoning ability: solve practical problems and interpret instructions.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe work practices and participates in safety programs.
• Collects data and records on QA forms and reports irregularities to the Team Leader Quality.
• Samples and evaluates product for attributes: length, defects, color, texture, solids, packaging weight, and temperature.
• Records test data and applies statistical quality control procedures.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data and enters data into the computer for analysis.
• Operates lab equipment and follows GMP rules.

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

Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by grading product using procedures and specifications. Records and informs the appropriate personnel of the product quality being processed as required.

Job Description

Include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.
• This position requires the ability to perform a set of functions established for each of several work stations on a routine basis.
• Responsibilities include collecting data and recording accurately on Q.A. forms (data input into computer) and reporting any irregularities of product exceeding established limits to the appropriate personnel in accordance with instructions of the Team Leader Quality.
• Uses approved procedures to sample and evaluate product for the following attributes: length; defects; color; texture; solids; packaging waste; case weights; case integrity; product temperatures; additive levels; uses approved procedures for upstream color and additive control; and performs weekend cleanup as required.
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Evaluates data to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.

Tools and equipment used are as follows:

• Fryers
• Agtron
• Calipers
• Blender
• Ovens
• Thermometer
• Grinder
• Scales
• Microwaves
• PH meter
• Timer
• Stopwatch
• Dicromats
• Magnetic stirrer
• Stirring bar
• Graduated cylinders
• Length grader
• Graduated burette
• Computer
• Graduated beakers
• Medicine dropper
• Plastic squeeze bottle

Basic & Superior Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write accurate information on simple forms in English. Ability to effectively present or listen to information in one-on-one and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Must be able to operate all equipment and tools used in the lab. Must have knowledge of and follow plant safety, personal hygiene, and GMP rules. Must be able to complete forms in an accurate and legible manner. Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds in a safe manner. Must be able to work with or around lab chemicals and industrial cleaning chemicals used in the plant. Must be able to demonstrate proper use of a telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While collecting samples you must be able to walk on wet, slippery floors, ascend/descend stairs, and have a high tolerance for noise, vibration, and extreme hot and cold temperatures.

QUALIFICATION PERIOD: Not to exceed 35 shifts worked.

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: 09/25/2026

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: $24.50

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.