Requisition ID: 37776 

Job Description:  

McCain Foods (Canada) – Florenceville Potato Plant is currently looking for a Full Time Batter Operator

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.

• Operates all of the equipment associated with the mixing and application of French Fry batter.

• Cross trained in all Fryer equipment so as to be able to break the Fryer Operator.

• Must be willing and able to assist Fryer Operator on boil-outs.

• Ensures ingredients and equipment are free of foreign material and are in good condition to prevent contamination of the product.

• Follows mixing procedures precisely and monitors the consistency of the batter to ensure adequate coverage of the product.

• Formulates proper ingredient mixtures for different products.

• Maintains a strict inventory of raw ingredients and ensures proper rotation.

• Adhere and participate with all MDI requirements

• Maintains all required documentation.

• Maintains good housekeeping in the area.

• All other duties as assigned

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Competencies)

• Grade 12 or GED

• Able to work shift work on a rotating basis

• Able to recognize “In Control and Out of Control” parameters with colour teaching and adjustments of equipment.

• Must have a proven history of safe work habits.

• Familiarity within process control testing and entering results into the designated McCain database (SAP).

• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control software (InfinityQS) and general production requirements is an asset.

• Effective written, oral, mathematical and interpersonal skills.

• Adheres to all Company rules, regulations and policies and all relevant rules, regulations and policies.

Required Length, Type of Experience & Licenses (if applicable)

• Must be willing to train in Confined Space & Rescue, Personal Fall Protection, Hoisting and Rigging, Forklift and Scissor/Boom Lift (height min 20’)

• Experienced with the safe handling of chemicals in accordance with WHMIS.

• Mechanically inclined

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in a high humidity, high temperature work environment

• Physically capable of performing job duties (e.g., lifting 40 – 50 lbs of potatoes when required)

• Able to climb stairs to check equipment and product