Cutter Operator
Burley, WA - USA
Job Summary
Position Title: Cutter Operator
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Grade:Scale 08UFCW
Requisition ID:42365
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.
McCain Foods is accepting applications for an IQF Cutter Operator to support operations at our Burley Idaho facility. This role is responsible for operating and maintaining specialty IQF cutting equipment to ensure high-quality potato products are produced efficiently and safely for final packaging. The position works a 12-hour day or night shift in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What youll be doing.
- Operate IQF cutting equipment to achieve proper cut uniformity and maximize potato utilization
- Maintain a clean safe and organized work area while supporting general and deep-cleaning activities
- Follow all hygiene and sanitation procedures to prevent product contamination
- Monitor conveyors shakers and related production line equipment
- Identify when cutter blades need replacement and perform required changes
- Disassemble clean sanitize and reassemble equipment per established procedures
- Perform preventative maintenance and assist with troubleshooting equipment issues
- Clear line jams or plug-ups as needed to maintain production flow
- Communicate production quality or safety concerns to appropriate team members
- Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and promote teamwork
What youll need to be successful.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain manufacturing equipment in a food production environment
- Strong understanding of sanitation safety and quality standards
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic maintenance and equipment adjustments
- Ability to follow instructions procedures and safety guidelines consistently
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Willingness to work 12-hour shifts including days nights weekends and holidays as needed
- Commitment to continuous improvement and workplace safety
About the team.
Youll be part of the Burley plant operations team working closely with production operators maintenance personnel and quality teams. This collaborative environment focuses on safety efficiency and delivering high-quality products. Team members support one another to meet production goals while maintaining McCains strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
About McCain.
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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 youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.
Compensation Package:$ - $ Starting at 21.91 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 were 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 persons 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 -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 benefits details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us and were 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) pleaselet 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 McCains Global Privacy Policyand 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 : Idaho : Burley
Company:McCain Foods USA Inc.
About Company
McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.