Position Title: Fryer Operator- Main Line
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Coaldale
Grade: 6A
Requisition ID: 37942
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.
About the role.
Responsible for the overall performance of the Main Line Fryer, Dryer, Blancher, Ingredients, and the results produced.
What you’ll be doing.
- Starts up and monitors the operation of the equipment.
- Maintains oil, heat, and speed levels of the Fryer.
- Monitors product color, texture, shape, weight, and controls waste.
- Operates all equipment pertaining to the Fryer area, (includes the Fryer, Blancher, Ingredient Station, Dryer, and Batter) in a safe and efficient manner.
- Makes processing adjustments in order to maintain product specification.
- Formulates proper ingredient mixtures for addition to the product.
- Performs blanch tests to determine whether or not the product is sufficiently blanched.
- Performs sugar analysis testing.
- Performs blancher/ dryer / fryer weight loss tests to determine what impact processing changes will have on the final product specification.
- Maintain good housekeeping and sanitation practices in the fryer area including boil-outs, 5S, and routinely scheduled tasks.
- Maintains all required documentation including entering SPC data.
- Accurately consumes materials in SAP.
- Complete routinely scheduled sanitation tasks including high pressure washing, scrubbing, deep cleaning, waste disposal, and general housekeeping.
- Other related duties as assigned.
What you’ll need to be successful.
- Must have strong communication skills, ability to follow detailed instructions, and be able to maintain good working relationships with Supervision and coworkers as well as ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of Grade 12 education.
- Ability to work on a rotating shift basis.
- Must have proven history of safe work habits.
- Successful completion of a 90-day familiarization period is required.
- Willing and able to train and operate both lines.
- Mathematical ability to perform basic calculations.
- Able to exercise good judgment in making decisions relative to the operation of a production line.
- Mechanically inclined and able to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment problems.
Required Length, Type of Experience & Licenses (if applicable)
- Experienced with the safe handling of chemicals in accordance with WHMIS.
- Must be willing to obtain Forklift License, Fire Extinguisher Training, Confined Space & Rescue, Personal Fall Protection and Scissor/Boom Lift
- Familiarity with Statistical Process Control software (InfinityQS) and general production requirements is an asset.
Physical Requirements
- Able to work in a high humidity, high temperature work environment.
- Physically capable of performing job duties including lifting objects up to 40-50lbs.
Benefits of the role.
- Hourly rate: $34.06, Medical benefits, 401k match or similar financial matching, Maternity/paternity leave, Set schedule/overtime allowances, Attendance incentives, Pay for skills program/education, reimbursement, Health and wellness days
About McCain
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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 learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.
Compensation Package: Starting at $34.06 hourly- $34.90 hourly (after six months) Starting at34.06 CAD 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.
Benefits: 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. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being 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. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to the Collective Agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details are 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. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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 find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
