Lab Technician 1 - Grave A

About the role

• Title: Lab Technician 1 - Grave A
• Location: Richland, WA
• Job Requisition ID: Req-259839
• Time Type: Full time

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.

About the role

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

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 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: $22,58