Job Description

Position Title: Fryer Operator - MainlinePosition Type: Regular - Full-Time \xe2\x80\x8bPosition Location: CoaldaleGrade: Scale 10Requisition ID: 30772Fryer OperatorSummary: Responsible for the overall performance of the Main Line Fryer, Dryer, Blancher, Ingredients, and the results produced. We will be filling multiple Fryer Operator positions with this posting.Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

• 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 .
• 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.
• Provide support to SUM ( Start Up Management)
• Provide support for procedures and training.
• Follow McCain leadership principles and assist the team as required.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Competencies)

• 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, 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 manage humidity and temperature while following safe work procedures for breaks and hydration.
• Physically capable of performing job duties including lifting objects up to 40-50lbs.

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.Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with theJob Family: Manufacturing
Division: NA Potato Manufacturing
Department: \xe2\x80\x8bCDL Potato Production Plant 2 \xe2\x80\x8b
Location(s): CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale || CA - Canada : Alberta : Calgary || CA - Canada : Alberta : Edmonton || CA - Canada : Alberta : Lethbridge || CA - Canada : Alberta : Red Deer || CA - Canada : Alberta : Rocky ViewCompany: McCain Foods (Canada)

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