Operations -Utility Worker

​

Position Title: Operations -Utility Worker

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Requisition ID: 42038 

​

About This Role.

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy. 

The Utility Operations Worker plays a vital role in supporting plant operations by providing coverage across multiple production areas, including Line Lead, Packaging Technician, Material Handler, Onion Prep, and Separator roles. This position ensures smooth workflow and consistent product quality by stepping in where needed to maintain production efficiency. Key responsibilities include operating and adjusting production and packaging equipment, handling raw and finished materials, assisting with line setup and sanitation, and following all safety and quality procedures. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will require a working schedule of Monday - Friday, 3pm to 11pm. 

Accountabilities: 

• Provide production support by filling in for key roles including Line Lead, Packaging Technician, Material Handler, Onion Prep, and Separator as needed to maintain smooth operations.


• Operate, set up, and adjust production and packaging equipment in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.


• Monitor machinery performance, troubleshoot minor issues, and report maintenance or operational concerns promptly.


• Assist in preparing, sorting, and processing raw onions, including end-cutting, peeling, slicing, and separating product to meet quality specifications.


• Handle, transport, and stage raw materials and finished goods using forklifts or manual methods while maintaining accurate inventory and documentation.


• Maintain proper supply levels for batter, breading, oil, and packaging materials to support continuous production flow.


• Perform line cleaning, sanitation, and general housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe work environment.


• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety policies, and quality procedures.


• communicate effectively with team members, line leads, and supervisors to help with production goals.


• Participate in training and cross-functional learning to stay proficient in multiple production areas.

Skills:

• Willingness to learn new tasks and work in different departments as needed.


• Ability to follow instructions and maintain safety and quality standards.


• Good teamwork and communication skills.


• Dependable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing priorities.


• Basic mechanical understanding or interest in learning how machines operate.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.


• Experience in manufacturing, food production, or warehouse work is a plus.

About McCain

At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!  

Leadership Principles. 

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles. 
 

We are customer-obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success. 

We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success. 

We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together. 

We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain. 

The McCain experience 

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together. 

Compensation Package: $24.80    USD 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. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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 with the Collective Agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefits 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. 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. 
 

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. 

Job Family: Manufacturing      
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Rice Lake 

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.