Location: American Falls, ID
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
At Lamb Weston, we turn potatoes into possibilities—and our Process Line Operators are at the heart of that transformation. Located at our American Falls facility near Pocatello, this role is your opportunity to be part of a team that powers one of the world’s largest frozen potato companies.
Here’s what you’ll love about working with us:
✅ Impact from Day One – Operate advanced equipment and help drive production excellence
✅ Smart Systems – Use cutting-edge process control technology to keep things running smoothly
✅ Growth & Support – Get hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance
✅ Safety-First Culture – Work in a clean, well-maintained, and safety-focused environment
✅ Team-Driven Success – Collaborate with skilled professionals who care about quality and each other
As a Process Line Operator, you’ll be responsible for keeping our production lines efficient, clean, and consistent. You’ll monitor equipment, adjust settings, and work closely with quality and maintenance teams to ensure every fry meets our high standards. When you choose a career with us, every day is fry-day!
Job Description
Operate and adjust processing equipment to maintain smooth line flow and product quality
Monitor waste levels, blend rates, and product consistency using process control systems
Start, stop, and sequence equipment for cut changes, downtime, and emergencies
Perform water system operations to maintain quality and minimize usage
Communicate with QA, maintenance, and leadership to ensure optimal performance
Conduct quality checks (peel loss, salinity, grid checks) and enter data into QA systems
Maintain sanitary conditions and support weekend cleanups and sanitation duties
Own equipment from even-flow bins through fryers and freeze tunnels
Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE
Participate in safety programs and demonstrate leadership in plant safety culture
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred
✔️ Ability to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and rotating schedules
✔️ Comfortable using computers, touchscreens (HMI), and 2-way radios
✔️ Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal)
✔️ Willingness to complete required training (Sanitation, Lock-out/Tag-out)
✔️ Forklift certification preferred (or ability to become certified)
✔️ Understanding of safe lifting techniques and chemical handling
Preferred: Experience in food processing or manufacturing
Preferred: Familiarity with optical sorters, LADRES, or similar equipment
Preferred: A proactive mindset and attention to detail
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.
Job Requisition ID: Req-258568
Time Type: Full time
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: 10/08/2025
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 of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $21.85 - $22.85
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