Ingredient Mixer Batter B2A

Position Title: Ingredient Mixer Batter B2A

Position Type: Regular
- Full-Time

Grade: Scale

Requisition : 43801

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.

The Prime Cutter Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and optimizing potato cutting equipment to ensure the production of high-quality finished products. This role plays a critical part in maximizing raw product utilization, maintaining equipment performance, supporting food safety and sanitation standards, and ensuring product specifications are consistently achieved throughout the production process.

• Operate cutters and wet graders to achieve proper product cut uniformity and maximize raw potato utilization.
• Monitor product quality and perform sizing checks to ensure finished product specifications are met.
• Sharpen, replace, and maintain cutter blades as needed to support efficient operations.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment during cleaning, sanitation, and product changeovers.
• Maintain sanitation standards in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety requirements.
• Communicate production, equipment, or quality concerns to supervisors and appropriate team members.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment to ensure reliable performance.
• Clear line jams and troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime.
• Accurately enter data, adjust machine settings, and generate reports using computer systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a safe work environment.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a potato processing or food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain processing equipment.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to enter data, adjust machine settings, and run reports.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively share information with employees and leadership.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Successful completion of the Operator Training Program certification requirements.

The Prime Cutter team is responsible for the critical first stages of potato processing, ensuring product quality and consistency before it moves through the production process. Team members work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain McCain's quality standards. This role directly contributes to the success of plant operations by ensuring high-quality products are produced safely and efficiently.

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