Batter Breader Operator

McCain Foods; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance day ONE of employment

401k match up to 6%

PTO and holidays

Maternity/paternity leave

Set schedule/overtime allowances

Education reimbursement

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking a Batter Breader Operator to manage batter and breading equipment, ensuring high-quality snack production with strict safety and GMP adherence.

The role involves hands-on operation, data recording, and collaboration with a production team in a fast-paced facility, with AM/PM shifts and differential pay for evening hours.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow safety, GMP, and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust batter/breader equipment to maintain product quality.
• Perform quality checks and accurately document production data.
• Identify and escalate safety and food safety risks; maintain cleanliness and GMP compliance.
• Set up, issue, and return raw materials; assist with freezer/fryer tasks, support Line Leader.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Batter Breader Operator Pool

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

As a Batter Breader Operator at our Appleton, WI plant, you will be responsible for the efficient operation of all breading and batter equipment to ensure our snack foods are made to the highest standards and are delivered with quality, safety, and the end customer in mind. This role plays a vital part in product consistency and food safety in a fast-paced production environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Operate, monitor, and adjust batter/breader equipment to maintain consistent product quality and adhere to established standards.
• Perform quality checks, calculate batter measurements, and accurately document production data throughout your shift.
• Identify and elevate safety and food safety risks, maintain workplace cleanliness, and follow all safety and GMP guidelines.
• Set up, order, issue, and return raw materials as needed, assist with freezer/fryer tasks, and support the Line Leader with daily operations.
• Apply knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, adapt to changing tasks, and transport heavy objects safely using appropriate machinery.

This role works in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to loud noises, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined areas, extreme temperatures, and vibration throughout various facility areas. It also regularly engages in prolonged standing, walking, communicating, and sensory tasks each shift, while frequently handling objects, climbing, balancing, and performing various physical movements such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as part of job duties. Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus are required.

Available Shift

AM Shift (6AM-6PM) or PM Shift (6PM-6AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule. Shift differential offered for PM Shift.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience with machine operating in manufacturing required, experience working in food manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Maintains a continuous learning mindset and adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.
• Demonstrates strong technical ability with a digital-first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data.
• Communicates clearly with all levels of the organization, follows instructions (written/oral/diagram form), and completes necessary documentation independently in English.
• Pays close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.
• Physically capable of meeting job requirements and consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work.
• Demonstrates adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively to ensure effective and logical decision-making in diverse situations.
• Physically capable of bending frequently and lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), alongside proficiency in safely operating Powered Industrial Vehicles to support workplace operations.

Benefits Of The Role

• Competitive hourly rate
• Insurance day ONE of employment
• 401k match up to 6%
• PTO, company holidays, wellness days
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Set schedule/overtime allowances
• Education reimbursement

Compensation Package

Starting at $29.30 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/training, and other organizational needs.

Benefits

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing 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 bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with the collective agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process. Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Inclusion and Accessibility

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Privacy

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Job Family

Manufacturing

Location

US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton

Company

McCain Foods USA, Inc.