Utility Operator

Position Title: Utility Operator

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Othello

Grade: Scale 05_NONU

Requisition ID: 34344

Day Shift

SUMMARY

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.

NATURE AND SCOPE

• Responsibility to monitor work areas, watch for suspicious behavior and report any concerns regarding unidentified visitors and/or unauthorized personnel.
• Authority to question and take appropriate measures regarding the safety of themselves, other employees, products, and equipment.
• Responsibility of maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the food processing facility, especially where any raw or finished product is produced.
• Authority to report and/or eliminate hazards to the safety of the food that is produced in the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Monitors and troubleshoots oil recovery system.
• Monitors and maintains batter sweeco filter.
• Interprets date from computer screens, graphics and conversion charts to prepare data reports.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

Compensation Package: $21.83-$24.24 USD hourly bonus eligibility

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/training, and other organizational needs.

Night Shift Differential Pay: $1.50/hr

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. 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. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family: Manufacturing
Division: NA Potato Manufacturing
Department: Production Lines
Location(s): US - United States of America : Washington : Othello

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.