Peeler Operator


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Job Title: Peeler Operator
Location: Coaldale, AB, Western Canada, Canada

Company: McCain Foods
Industry Sector: Food/Processing
Industry Type: Food & Beverage Products and Processing
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: 32.97 CAD hourly
32.9700 HOUR

Job Description:

 

Requisition ID: 45210

 

Job Description

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.

The Peeler Operator is responsible for appropriate potato blends, and the cleanliness of their area, from the bins to the metering tank.

 

What you’ll be doing.

  • Maintain close communication with ADR Operator and Production Supervisor to ensure defect levels/defect sorting is at an acceptable level. 
  • Manage trim loss waste stream through setup and monitoring of the Foreign Material (FM) sorting equipment. Liaise with Foreign Material Inspectors to monitor foreign material. 
  • Complete daily sanitation routine of the peeler/potato receiving area including (but not limited to): Trim area, de-skinners, peelers, barrel washers, scrubber, even flows, sizer, bins, and conveyors. 
  • Obtain and record accurate potato inventories throughout the shift. 
  • Ensure proper and efficient operation of the main barrel washer. Drain and clean this equipment at least once per shift. 
  • Complete raw solids distribution tests during every Mac Fry production run. 
  • Assist the sanitation team throughout the facility, including various areas during the High Performance Clean (HPC). 
  • Maintains all required documentation including entering OSI Pi data. 
  • Provide support and relief to various production staff as required. 
  • Follow our recipe control program. 
  • 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.

  • Thorough understanding of WHMIS, plant sanitation requirements, industrial chemicals, and HACCP and AIB Gold standards. 
  • Familiarity with potato receiving area is an asset. 
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently using effective time management and organizational skills. 
  • Able to work with minimal supervision. 
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of Grade 12 education.   
  • Mathematical ability to perform basic calculations. 
  • Must have proven history of safe work habits.  
  • Must be willing to cross train in other jobs to cover breaks. 
  • Must be able and willing to assist in Fryer Boil out scraping.  
     

Benefits of the role.

  • $32.97, 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 32.97 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. 

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Job Post Date: 10/21/26
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Country: Canada

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