Title: Quality Assurance Technician 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 9,000+ 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 The Quality Assurance Technician performs a variety of tasks at any one the five stations to assure that potatoes and potato products meet Company quality standards. This role reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor. Job Description * The Q.A. Tech II performs a variety of tasks at any one of the five stations to assure that potatoes and potato products meet company quality standards. * Perform attribute tests on both raw and finished products. * Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees. * Understand and comply with all safety policies and procedures. * Maintain a clean and orderly work environment as directed by plant policies and procedures. * Must have the ability to work overtime as required. * Must actively practice and abide by all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and general hygiene regulations as outlined in the employee handbook. * Helps to train Quality Assurance trainees. * Responsible for notifying the supervisors as detailed in the procedure manual. Basic & Preferred Qualifications * No experience required- we will train! The following competencies would greatly benefit you in this role: * Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; work well in group problem solving situations. * Technical Skills and Quality - attention to detail(s), follow policies and procedures; complete tasks correctly and in a timely manner. look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality. * Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork - Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; Team-player. Balance team and individual responsibilities; provide and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit. * Oral and Written Communication - Listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; participate in meetings. Write clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information. * Change Management - Apply changes as directed by Team Leader. * Leadership - Exhibit confidence in self and others; inspire and motivate others to perform well. * Quality Management - Look for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. * Ethics and Judgement - Treat people with respect; work with integrity and ethics; uphold organizational values. Make timely decisions and include the right people. * Strategic Thinking - Identify products being run online, look up specifications and procedures for product, and plan for any potential changes in shift which may impact product quality.