Position Title: Fryer Operator - Specialty line
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Grade: 6A
Requisition ID: 44325
Fryer Operator – Specialty Line
Coaldale, AB
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 Specialty Line and the results produced with the support of the Mixer Operator and Specialty Line Sanitation.
What you’ll be doing.
- Perform Daily fryer inspections and maintain a safe risk-free environment.
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Execute and manage a safe effective on time cleanup (sanitation/boil out) and perform all necessary inspections.
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Understand and commit to the roles and responsibilities of the Emergency response Team.
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Will be responsible for the operation of the various processes involved in the By-product Line, including the Peeler, Blancher, Retrograder, Fryer and other associated equipment.
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Starts up and monitors the operation of the equipment.
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Maintains fat, heat, and speed levels of the Fryer.
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Monitors the operation of the Peeler, Blancher, Retrograde and adjusts as required.
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Monitors product color, texture, shape, weight, and controls waste.
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Maintain good housekeeping and sanitation practices in the byline area including boil-outs, 5S, and routinely scheduled tasks.
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Provide support and relief to the Mixer Deck Operator.
- Maintains all required documentation including entering SPC data.
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Complete routinely scheduled sanitation tasks including high pressure washing, scrubbing, deep cleaning, waste disposal, and general housekeeping.
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Performing required daily tests to ensure product quality, consistency, and determine equipment effectiveness. Then recording results into the designated McCain database to drive Real Time Management and support data analysis, if necessary.
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Experience with SAP will be beneficial.
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Other related duties as assigned.
This position is based in a regulated manufacturing environment and requires strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Employees must consistently follow all GMP, safety, and hygiene requirements, including restrictions on jewelry, personal items, and attire while on the production floor. Compliance with these standards is an essential duty of the role to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
What you’ll need to be successful.
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Must have proven history of safe work habits.
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Familiar OCAP and basic computer skills.
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High School Graduate
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Able to exercise good judgment in making decisions relative to the operation of a production line.
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Mechanically inclined and able to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment problems.
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Experienced with the safe handling of chemicals in accordance with WHMIS.
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Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently using effective time management and organizational skills.
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Thorough understanding of WHMIS, plant sanitation requirements, industrial chemicals, and HACCP and AIB Gold standards.
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Familiarity with potato receiving area is an asset.
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Experienced with the safe handling of chemicals in accordance with WHMIS.
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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.
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Ability to work on a rotating shift basis.
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Mathematical ability to perform basic calculations.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently using effective time management and organizational skills.
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Must be willing to work in a team-based atmosphere.
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Familiarity with in-process control testing and entering results into the designated McCain database.
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Experienced with the safe handling of chemicals in accordance with WHMIS.
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Must be willing to obtain Forklift License, Confined Space & Rescue, Personal Fall Protection and Scissor/Boom Lift
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Familiarity with Statistical Process Control software (InfinityQS) and general production requirements is an asset.
Physical Requirements
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Able to work in a high humidity, high temperature work environment.
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Physically capable of performing job duties including lifting objects up to 40-50lbs.
Benefits of the role.
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$ 35.95, Medical Benefits, Maternity/Paternity leave, Set schedule/overtime allowances, Attendance incentives, Pay for skills program/education, reimbursement, Health and wellness days
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.
AI & Digital Capabilities
At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture
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 35.95 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. 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 applicable law 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 || CA - Canada : Alberta : Lethbridge
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
