Lab Technician 1 - Grave A
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: 02/25/2026Pay 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: $22,58Equal 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
Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-07. Posted 2026-09-01.
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