Fryer Operator- Main Line

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Position Title: Fryer Operator- Main Line

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Coaldale

Grade: 6A

Requisition ID: 37942

Overview

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall performance of the Main Line Fryer, Dryer, Blancher, Ingredients, and the results produced.
• Starts up and monitors the operation of the equipment.
• Maintains oil, heat, and speed levels of the Fryer.
• Monitors product color, texture, shape, weight, and controls waste.
• Operates all equipment pertaining to the Fryer area (Fryer, Blancher, Ingredient Station, Dryer, and Batter) in a safe and efficient manner.
• Makes processing adjustments to maintain product specification.
• Formulates proper ingredient mixtures for addition to the product.
• Performs blanch tests to determine whether the product is sufficiently blanched.
• Performs sugar analysis testing.
• Performs blancher/dryer/fryer weight loss tests to assess the impact of processing changes on final product specification.
• Maintains good housekeeping and sanitation practices in the fryer area including boil-outs, 5S, and routinely scheduled tasks.
• Maintains all required documentation including entering SPC data.
• Accurately consumes materials in SAP.
• Completes routinely scheduled sanitation tasks including high pressure washing, scrubbing, deep cleaning, waste disposal, and general housekeeping.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills, ability to follow detailed instructions, and maintain good working relationships with supervision and coworkers; ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of Grade 12 education.
• Ability to work on a rotating shift basis.
• Must have a proven history of safe work habits.
• Successful completion of a 90-day familiarization period is required.
• Willing and able to train and operate both lines.
• Mathematical ability to perform basic calculations.
• Able to exercise good judgment in decision-making related to production line operation.
• Mechanically inclined and able to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment problems.

Experience & Licenses

• Experienced with the safe handling of chemicals in accordance with WHMIS.
• Must be willing to obtain Forklift License, Fire Extinguisher Training, Confined Space & Rescue, Personal Fall Protection and Scissor/Boom Lift.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control software (InfinityQS) and general production requirements is an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in a high humidity, high temperature work environment.
• Physically capable of performing job duties including lifting objects up to 40-50 lbs.

Benefits

• Hourly rate: $34.06, medical benefits, 401k match or similar financial matching, leave benefits, set schedule/overtime allowances, attendance incentives, pay for skills program/education reimbursement, health and wellness days.

About McCain

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EEO & Privacy

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important; by submitting personal data you agree it will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy.

Your well-being matters to us. Benefits details are provided during the application process and may vary by location and role.

Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)

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