What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Kettle Operator position at Dieffenbach s Potato Chips Inc?
Here at Dieffenbach’s we take pride in our work!
With a foundation built upon leadership and family values, our company culture continues to evolve alongside our employees. Our mission is not only to create truly enjoyable snacks but also to develop our associates, give back to our community, and provide a good return on investment. We believe in giving back by supporting non-profit and charity events that benefit our local communities and engage our associates.
Dieffenbach's Potato Chips offers weekly pay, medical, dental and vision insurance after 60 days, paid vacation after 1 year and more.
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Shift: Monday - Wednesday, 7:00am to 7:00pm. Rotating weekends. Overtime available.
As a Lead Kettle Operator, you will be responsible for managing the Kettle Operators and chip frying process per specifications.
Principle functions of the job:
- Adhere to all current GMP’s, food safety requirements and company policies
- Adhere to fire extinguisher (ABC/K) and fire suppression system safety training and procedures
- Prepare for startup and/or shut down of kettles
• Operate kettles by monitoring the frying processes and producing a quality finished product in a fast-paced environment under constant pressure of the kettle production • Monitor, maintain and change oil in kettles as needed • Set up and change slicer heads
- Coordinate kettle operations with the basement prep rooms and packing room
- Oversee quality and food safety of raw material coming from prep rooms, product coming out of kettle and product being sorted
- Ensure all waste from prep rooms, kettle rooms and sorting areas are removed as needed throughout the day and all waste containers and bins are emptied for incoming shift
- Document and log all required information accurately and timely
- Alert management of any problems found during frying process, monitor equipment and report malfunctions to maintenance and management
- Use material handling equipment as necessary and trained including but not limited to stretch wrapper, pallet jack, forklift and loader
- Comfortable working with high temperature oils and frying equipment in high paced, wet, oily and noisy environment
- Maintain a clean, organized work area (including equipment) and environment
- Clean and sanitize the plant and plant equipment including but not limited to packing machines, conveyors, hoppers, kettles, ceilings, walls and floors
- Work as part of a team; give lunches and breaks to others on team
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with the rest of the team
- Other duties as assigned by Shift Supervisor, Plant Manager, or upper management
We are a third-generation family owned and operated business, specializing in kettle-cooked snack foods for 60 years! We have two state-of-the-art production plants, onsite manufacturing, packaging and fulfillment with ZERO waste! To learn more visit: dieffenbachs.com
We look forward to having you join our team!
