Production Lead Trainee- Graveyard

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• Assures product is produced in a food safe manner, free of foreign material.  Communicates  and Foreign Material findings with Team Leaders  i n  a timely  manner  and works to  determine  source  of contamination. Â
• Control various operations to  assure  proper steps are taken to remain in compliance with USDA and FDA food laws and company policies. Â
• Works as a team with other departments including Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Warehouse, Maintenance, and other Production Leads. Â
• Utilizes knowledge of the function and basic operating characteristics of each piece of equipment under his/her control for proper quality and grade of the product being produced and packaged.  Firm understanding of our  VeLOCity  systems and standards with CILs, CLs, and Defect Handling. Â
• Will manage Line  2/3  under our Run to Target principles towards safety, quality loss, and Asset Utilization. Â
• Attends  SDS and Line 2 / 3 DDS Meetings , focusing on  eliminating  our losses and driving to root cause. Â
• Validates all operator checks are completed and filed in computer per procedure. Â
• Maintains a deep  understanding of our  VeLOCity  systems and standards with CILs, CLs, and Defect Handling  and shares that knowledge with their team, emphasizing the importance of the systems and standard to our continued progress and success as a Line 2/3 team. Â
• Follows  all Plant Safety Policies and Good Manufacturing Practices. Is actively involved in safety,  participates  in safety programs,  engaged  in safety activities, performs risk assessments and  demonstrates  ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members. Â
• Actively  participates  in AMD activities as scheduled to ensure that all equipment is in base condition for  optimal  performance of the line. Â
• Perform any other duties assigned by a Team Leader. Â

Education/ Certifications: Â (Required & Preferred) Â

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred. Â

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• Must be able to communicate,  comprehend , and follow instructions in English (both written and oral) . Â
• 1-2 years of experience in Food Manufacturing, or related field, preferred. Â
• Must be able to  demonstrate  consistent positive leadership with all team members. Â
• Possess a strong work ethic and lead by example. Â
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, using  troubleshooting skills  to solve problems . Â
• Able to build a self-sustaining team through positive leadership and cohesive teamwork. Â
• Basic understanding and  proficiency  in PC skills; Windows, Word, and Excel. Â
• Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques. Â

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Physical Environment/Demands: Â

• Ability to  lift up  to  50  pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently .  Â
• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot  to  cold in temperature . Â
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements  required  for  job actions and  procedures .  Â
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment .  Â
• 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. Â
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Â
• 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. Â

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Â 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

• 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.

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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

Community / Marketing Title: Production Lead Trainee- Graveyard

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world.

For more than 60 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customer and make things more delicious for their customers.

It’s all about seeing the possibilities in potatoes and never, ever settling.

Learn more about us at lambweston.com.

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world.

For more than 60 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customer and make things more delicious for their customers.

It’s all about seeing the possibilities in potatoes and never, ever settling.

Learn more about us at lambweston.com.