Fryer Operator - Mainline

Position Title: Fryer Operator - Mainline

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Coaldale

Requisition ID: 28630

Summary: Responsible for the overall performance of the Main Line Fryer, Dryer, Blancher, Ingredients, and the results produced.
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 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.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Competencies)

• Mathematical ability to perform basic calculations.
• Physically capable of performing all required duties including lifting up to 50lbs.
• 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.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control software (InfinityQS) and general production requirements is an asset.
• Experienced with the safe handling of chemicals in accordance with WHMIS.
• 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.

Required Length, Type of Experience and Licenses

• Must be willing to successfully complete Forklift and Emergency First Aid. Must be able to operate this equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Confined space training, emergency first aid, fire extinguisher training, forklift training, scissor lift training, and fall arrest.

Physical Requirements

Physically capable of performing all required duties including lifting up to 50lbs

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Job Family: Manufacturing
Division: NA Potato Manufacturing
Department: CDL Potato Production
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Company: McCain Foods (Canada)