Utility Operator

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Position Title: Utility Operator

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Grade: 4A 

Requisition ID: 43142 

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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 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.

What you’ll be doing.

• 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.


• Evaluates and measures by-product recovery system.


• Monitors and troubleshoots oil recovery system.


• Monitors and maintains batter sweeco filter.


• Interprets data from computer screens, graphics and conversion charts to prepare data reports


• Prepares and maintains process control and raw product report data.


• Inputs all information into Infinity and completes all records and reports.


• Relieves other employees under the discretion of the supervisor.


• Cleans and sanitizes processing equipment daily and during scheduled shutdown as needed.


• Attends and participates in all annual, departmental, and job specific required training and monthly informational meetings.


• Communicates problems or changes in production or quality to supervisor and appropriate personnel.


• Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to ensure a quality operation.


• Must be self-sufficient, with ability to learn new environments with limited learning curve.


• Keeps area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).


• Helps to build and promote a strong “Teamwork” environment in each individual work group, the Factory, and the Company.


• Participates in continuous improvement process.


• Must adhere to the McCain Code of Conduct.

What you’ll need to be successful.

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

Why You Should Join Our Team:   
McCain offers full benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. In addition, we offer other benefits including:   

• 401k Retirement Plan  

• Health Spending Account/ HRA & Flexible Spending Accounts  

• Adoption & Infertility Assistance, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave  

• Education Reimbursement Assistance   

• Apprenticeship, Internship, & Coop support and opportunities  

• Employee Family Assistance program 

• Paid Time Off 

• Holidays 

• Life Insurance 

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment 


• Short & Long Term Disability 

About McCain

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

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 $24.85 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 : Washington : Othello 

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.