Utility

Lamb Weston; Delhi (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Well-being programs

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Lamb Weston is seeking a Utilities/Utility worker at our Delhi, LA location. Under the supervision of a Team Leader, you will inspect potatoes, trim defects, and assist with bag inspection while rotating duties across the line.

The role requires basic math, physical stamina to lift 50 pounds, and adherence to safety protocols. Team collaboration, attention to detail, and reliability are essential for success in this fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively in verbal and written instructions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and safe work habits.
• Understands basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to move up and down stairs during the shift.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and trim potatoes/fries for defects as directed by Team Leader.
• Perform bag inspection and verify seals and codes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organize tools and totes as assigned.
• Support line rotation and perform rework as needed.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and participate in daily risk assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math basics

Physical stamina

Tools

LOTO knowledge

Safety procedures

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.

Title: Utility

Location: Delhi, LA

Job Requisition ID: Req-271878

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

Under the supervision of a Team Leader this position is responsible for the efficient inspection, trimming of potatoes/fries, halving potatoes, reworking of restricted product, frozen inspection and bag inspection. This will have varying responsibilities depending on their rotation. Specific duties will be rotated through and assigned by the Team Leader. Perform all AMD activities as needed.

Job Description

• May be instructed by Team Leader to inspect out rot.
• Responsible for trimming rot, skin and other defects from potatoes.
• Responsible for inspecting and removing FM.
• Responsible for sorting out unpeeled potatoes.
• Responsible for removing defects from frozen inspection if directed by a Team Leader.
• Responsible for pulling and cleaning screens when line is down and as directed.
• Responsible for building totes as directed.
• Responsible for inspecting bags for proper seals.
• Responsible for verifying bag code.
• Needs to know how to shut down the baggers if there is an issue with the bags.
• Responsible for cleaning during breaks in line flow.
• Responsible for building/tearing down totes as required.
• Responsible for recouping cases as needed.
• Responsible for performing rework as needed.
• Check all shadow boards in area.
• Must attend 2 Daily Risk Assessment meeting per day.
• Must understand LOTO.
• Must follow all plant and job specific safety duties.
• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Works weekend cleanups as assigned.
• Keeps all tools and equipment not in use in their assigned locations.
• Aides in the training of newer employees as directed by the supervisory staff.
• Other duties may be assigned by supervisors as needed.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively and understand both verbal and written instructions.
• Must have a basic mechanical aptitude.
• Understands basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to move up and down stairs throughout the shift.

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: 10/30/2026

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: $16.57

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