Utility Operator
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Industrial Maintenance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Position Title: Utility Operator
Position Type: Regular
- Full-Time
Grade: 4A
Requisition : 43871
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 Role .
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.
WhatYou’ll Be Doing.
- 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 new environments 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.
Why You Should Join Our Team: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
to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles.At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain Experience.We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to…
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