Lab Technician 1 - Grave A

Title: Lab Technician 1 - Grave A                 Location: Richland, WA                 Job Requisition ID: Req-259839                 Time Type: Full time                 About Lamb Weston You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, 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 This position is responsible for grading the finished product for all lines and communicating out of grade situations to Team Leader. Perform dispositions of out of grade product. Job Description Individuals in this position must:   Follow s   all plant safety policies and procedures     A ctively involved in safety,   participate s   in safety programs, engaged in safety activities, perform s   risk   assessments,   and   demonstrate s   ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members     Train s   back-ups and new lab techs   Preforms d aily filing   and review   of Q.A. data   Perform s   any special projects assigned   Always   maintains   a neat and clean work area   and   exhibit   good personal hygiene   Perform s   all other duties assigned/requested by Q.A. Manager and/or Supervisor   Follow s   good housekeeping practices and GMP's   Wear s   required PPE.   Actively   participate s   in AMD activities     P er form s   CCP checks for line   one and two   Perform s   quality grading checks on assigned line,   typically 2 checks per hour   outlined in training manual    Rotate s   through all lab tech positions   Basic & Preferred Qualifications Qualifications & Experience    The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities   required   for this job .    To successfully perform this job an individual must :   Sanitation   qualification is   required . If you are not qualified, you will be trained.      Ability to accurately use the following equipment, and/or tools, including but not limited   to:   blender, weighing apparatus, pipettes , grinder, fryers, microwave, length grader, thermometer,   dicromat , Minolta,   Agtron , silver nitrate, and NIR .        Must be able to use a computer for data entry, report   generation   and research.         Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.   Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in   the employee handbook.   Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.   Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed.   Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.   Must   be   able to work independently and as a team player, be organized, and   plan   Education                                                          High school diploma or general education degree (GED)   preferred.   Language   Skills                                                    Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing .    Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English.   Work Environment     The work environment characteristics described here are representative of   those an   employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. The employee:       The noise level in the work environment can exceed 85   dB.      Will   regularly work   near moving mechanical parts.    Will frequently be exposed to humid conditions as well as moderate heat.     May be occasionally work around fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration.    Will work around forklift traffic .     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: 02/25/2026                 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