Peeler Operator


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Job Title: Peeler Operator
Location: Burley, West United States, USA

Company: McCain Foods
Industry Sector: Food/Processing
Industry Type: Food & Beverage Products and Processing
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:



Requisition ID: 36013  

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.

McCain Foods is accepting applications for a Peeler Operator position, to work a 12-hour night shift at the Burley, Idaho plant. Responsible for dispersing a consistent supply of quality potatoes to the trim room by operating the blending systems, weigh systems, pre-treating and peeling systems.  Also responsible for operating the pee wee equipment related to insuring proper size to IQF line 


What you’ll be doing. 

  • Monitors quality of incoming product and informs appropriate personnel of changes in production or quality. 

  • Monitors and maintains a set line flow of potatoes to insure the proper blend of potatoes is achieved by varying flow from various holding bins. 

  • Monitors and maintains load control, steam time and temperature of pre-treaters. 

  • Operates peelers to minimize product waste (peel loss) and maximize peeler efficiency. 

  • Performs tests to determine Peel Loss and Raw Solids and records results. 

  • Disassembles and reassembles machinery for maintenance, sanitation and change over purposes.

  • Performs preventative and minor maintenance on machinery

  • Insures that peeler room equipment is cleaned and sanitized as required/ 

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

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

  • Keeps area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices. 

  • Promotes and adheres to company safety regulations

  • Accurately enters all information into the computer tracking system and completes all records and reports. 

 

What you’ll need to be successful. 

  • one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

  

Benefits of the role. 

  • Hourly rate: $21.16 - $23.52

  • $1.50 shift differential for graveyard positions.

  • Set schedule for entire calendar year

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Time Off

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are 100% paid by McCain Foods for employees, spouse, and qualifying dependents

  • 401k with employer match

  • HSA

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Infertility Assistance

  • Education Reimbursement Assistance

  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

  

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. 


Shift Differential Pay: +$1.50/hr.

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Job Post Date: 06/24/25
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