Job Description

Title: B&R Technician I - Training on Days then GraveLocation: Richland, WAJob Requisition ID: Req-260435Time 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.

This position monitors the functions of the boiler and refrigeration equipment to ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant operation of heating and cooling systems, which are vital for maintaining product quality and safety. This position has the responsibility of performing routine preventative maintenance as well as performing unplanned repairs while supporting operations.

• Performsmaintenance workandcare of equipment settings, pressures, or levelswithin plant guidelines; general maintenance on other specialty equipment unique toboiler and refrigeration

• Understands and can explain the purpose and operation of all equipmentrelated to boiler and refrigerationandmakesdecisions onappropriate troubleshootingand repair of equipment as situationswarrant

• Starts up,operates, and shuts down related equipment and systems.

• Diagnosesand repairsproblems with valves, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, pumps, motors,etc

• Readsoperating instructions and maintenance manuals to perform repairs.

• UpdatesCMMS (computerized maintenance management system) with status and details of work order results daily.

• Performs non-routine maintenance jobs as assigned.

• Maintainsorganized workspaces, tools,support 5S, and documentation

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Position Requirements:(Minimum qualificationsrequiredto successfully perform the job or be considered)Basic and Preferred

Education/ Certifications:(Required & Preferred)

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

• Lock-out/Tag-out certification isrequired If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements

Skills and Experience:

• Experience performing maintenance in a manufacturing environment, specifically food processing highly preferred.

• Experience with Ammonia or Freon refrigeration systems highly preferred.

• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral. (Requirementmay vary by location).

• Must be able to be qualified withintime framesestablishedbyfacility

• Ability to perform basic math functions,required

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs

• Applicability of job levels varies by location and isdeterminedby the plant skills matrix.

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Ability tolift upto50pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently

• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hottocold in temperature

• Exposure to manufacturing environments toinclude:  loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke,smellsand allergies 

• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movementsrequiredfor job actions and procedures

• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment

• Requires manual dexterity, overallcoordinationand good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job dutiesAbility tooperatework related equipment

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation

• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis

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: 05/02/2026

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: $30.83

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