Requisition ID: 44032

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 Poly Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting packaging machinery to ensure efficient production and high-quality output. This role plays a critical part in ensuring finished products are properly sealed, coded, and compliant with safety and quality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the plant.
 
 

What you’ll be doing.

• Operate and maintain packaging equipment such as case packers, tapers, conveyors, and metal detectors
• Ensure bags and cases are properly sealed and coded according to specifications
• Conduct routine quality checks and accurately record results on operator check sheets
• Troubleshoot equipment issues by observing performance and diagnosing mechanical problems
• Repair and replace defective parts using hand tools and test equipment performance after adjustments
• Perform daily cleaning, sanitation, and lubrication of machinery
• Follow Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures prior to performing maintenance work
• Support Lean Manufacturing (McCain Competitive Edge) initiatives across Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD)
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to policies and reporting hazards
• Support production demands through flexible scheduling, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
• What you’ll need to be successful.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Mechanical aptitude; experience with industrial equipment is considered an asset
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and procedures
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, percentages, and ratios
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues
• Willingness to work onsite in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 35 lbs regularly (up to 60 lbs occasionally)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability skills
• Completion of Operator Training Program certification (required)
• Basic familiarity or willingness to learn touch screen computer systems

About the team.

You will be part of a dynamic production team focused on delivering high-quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The team works collaboratively with maintenance, quality, and leadership to ensure operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement while meeting production demands.
 
 

About McCain.

• Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide 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.
 

Compensation Package:  - Starting at 23.65 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.