Utility Operator

Position Title: Utility Operator

Position Type: Regular
- Full-Time

Grade: 4A

Requisition : 43142

Responsible for relieving or filling in the position of Fryer, Cutter or Peeler Operator as instructed by your supervisor or as needed. Responsible for ensuring the proper preparation and operation of the Fryers, Cutters and Peeling equipment. Monitors and adjusts fryers, peelers, cutting and related equipment to achieve optimum equipment performance and accuracy, which results in meeting or exceeding product quality standards while maintaining sanitary conditions in the processing plant and keeping bacteria at acceptable levels.

• Promotes and adheres to company safety work rules and regulations.
• Operates and understands the functions of fryers, cutter deck, peelers and related equipment.
• Performs machine preventative maintenance checks, diagnostic checks, and routine adjustments on line equipment.
• Coordinates with other operators in varying departments.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists co-workers and supervisors in solving work problems.
• Collects samples, monitors times, temperatures and machine efficiencies to ensure product quality meets customer requirements.
• Monitors and maintains sufficient water level in pump tanks.
• Evaluates and measures by-product recovery system.
• Monitors and troubleshoots oil recovery system.
• Monitors and maintains batter sweeco filter.
• Interprets data from computer screens, graphics and conversion charts to prepare data reports.
• Prepares and maintains process control and raw product report data.
• Inputs all information into Infinity and completes all records and reports.
• Relieves other employees under the discretion of the supervisor.
• Cleans and sanitizes processing equipment daily and during scheduled shutdown as needed.
• Attends and participates in all annual, departmental, and job specific required training and monthly informational meetings.
• Communicates problems or changes in production or quality to supervisor and appropriate personnel.
• Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to ensure a quality operation.
• Must be self-sufficient, with ability to learn a new environment with limited learning curve.
• Keeps area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Helps to build and promote a strong “Teamwork” environment in each individual work group, the Factory, and the Company.
• Participates in continuous improvement process.
• Must adhere to the McCain Code of Conduct.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

McCain offers full benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. In addition, we offer other benefits including:

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Spending Account / HRA & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption & Infertility Assistance, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Education Reimbursement Assistance
• Apprenticeship, Internship, & Coop support and opportunities
• Employee Family Assistance program
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short & Long Term Disability

Starting at $24.85 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts.

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well‑being at the heart of what we do, every day. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support, including medical, family and bereavement. Well‑being programs include vacation and holidays, company‑supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.

Coverages are aligned with the Collective Agreement, country, provincial and state…