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Lamb Weston Cutter Deck Operator in Connell, Washington
Title: Cutter Deck Operator Location: Connell, WA About Lamb Weston We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people. We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow. We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world! Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries. Job Description Summary Summary: Area owner of the cutter deck and its operation performing a variety of tasks in a safe manner that ensures products are food safe and meet quality standards. Operates, assembles, and adjusts equipment in the work area as needed by the plant operating schedule working with Plant Leadership. Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Cutter Deck Operator will be the area owner of the cutter deck operations and will complete the duties described below in addition to other duties as assigned by Leadership. * Working collectively with the line team, reviews the production schedule for assigned shift and makes preparations for any scheduled changes in the process line * Makes needed adjustments to cutting systems according to line schedules and quality needs that support line requirements * Disassemble and assemble mechanical cutters to support cut changes and cut quality * Teardown and rebuild Lamb Gun knife blocks to support cut changes and cut quality * Changes water knife tubes * Examines the condition of blades and follows procedures for proper disposal per company policy * Performs tests of the product to ensure that length and cut size, align to finished quality targets. Prepares and maintains reports showing length checks and dimension. * Adjusts and maintains process equipment settings that impact the cutter deck performance and quality outcomes. * Safely uses sharpening tools to effectively maintain sharp cutting edges to all knives. * Maintains water quality in water systems that support the cutter deck. * Identifies mechanical defects and performs adjustments of equipment as needed to maintain proper operational efficiency * Responsible for maintaining proper sanitation of the cutter deck area as needed. * Cleans and sanitizes processing equipment during scheduled shutdown, defrost and weekend cleanup, as needed. Understands the uses of certain chemicals for clean-up and sanitation. * Maintains open communication with maintenance, sanitation, production personnel, and Leadership, regarding all issues related to safety, quality, and production. Safety: Must have a complete knowledge and understanding of the plant safety rules, including but not limited to, lockout-tagout policy and procedure, chemical hazards, and the hearing conservation program. Must have good personal hygiene and be able to practice safe work habits. Basic & Preferred Qualifications Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as described in the "Essential Duties and Responsibilities" section with or without reasonable accommod To view the full job description,