Process Operator

McCain Foods USA • Rice Lake, WI

8d • $26

About The Position

Other duties may be assigned as necessary. Under limited supervision, performs all work necessary to set‑up and operate onion ring fryers, mixers, and various raw breaded onion lines following established standards and procedures. Starts fryer and sets temperature control. Makes batches of batter necessary to maintain production. Fill feeds hoppers for breaders and insures that machines are operating efficiently. Maintains all raw material supplies necessary to meet production requirements, including batter, breading, and oil. Tests / adjusts batter viscosity and maintains records on raw material usage. Adjusts and performs minor maintenance work on all batter and breading equipment. Maintains oil fill level in fryer holding tank by transferring oil from main storage tanks. Drains, sanitizes and refills batter and breading equipment as required. Performs line cleaning and sanitation work during breaks as required. Monitors and adjusts the flow of onions to the lines and reassigns crew to preparation, separation or packing areas to ensure optimum production rate. Keeps records on raw material usage and completes batter charts as required Starts and stops all production lines as necessary. Reports unusual conditions or problems to supervision. May perform work as a fill form and seal machine operator on a fill in basis. Understands and follows established sanitation and safety rules and procedures. Keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Requirements

• Employees with a final written warning on file for a work-rule violation in the rolling calendar year (1 year back from this posting date) will not be eligible to bid for these openings.
• Understands and follows established sanitation and safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate onion ring fryers, mixers, and various raw breaded onion lines following established standards and procedures.
• Start fryer and sets temperature control.
• Make batches of batter necessary to maintain production.
• Fill feeds hoppers for breaders and insures that machines are operating efficiently.
• Maintain all raw material supplies necessary to meet production requirements, including batter, breading, and oil.
• Test / adjust batter viscosity and maintains records on raw material usage.
• Adjust and perform minor maintenance work on all batter and breading equipment.
• Maintain oil fill level in fryer holding tank by transferring oil from main storage tanks.
• Drain, sanitize and refills batter and breading equipment as required.
• Perform line cleaning and sanitation work during breaks as required.
• Monitor and adjust the flow of onions to the lines and reassigns crew to preparation, separation or packing areas to ensure optimum production rate.
• Keep records on raw material usage and completes batter charts as required
• Start and stop all production lines as necessary.
• Report unusual conditions or problems to supervision.
• May perform work as a fill form and seal machine operator on a fill in basis.
• Understand and follow established sanitation and safety rules and procedures.
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Benefits

• health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
• retirement savings benefits
• leave support, including medical, family and bereavement
• Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed