Batter Operator: Sweet Potato Fries Coating

ApplicantPool; Burgaw (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Foods in North Carolina is seeking a Batter Operator to prepare, operate, and monitor the batter system used in producing battered sweet potato fries. You will ensure batter is mixed to specifications and maintained at the proper temperature, viscosity, and flow for consistent coating.

You will work with the Fryer Operator and other teams to maintain quality, food safety, and production efficiency, perform batch records, follow GMP/HACCP, and help with line start-ups and changeovers

Qualifications

• Experience in food processing or manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience operating production equipment is preferred.
• Experience with batter, breading, coating, or frozen-food processing is a plus.
• Ability to accurately measure ingredients and follow recipes.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to understand and follow SOPs and production instructions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare batter according to approved recipes, formulas, and production specifications.
• Accurately weigh and add flour, starches, seasonings, water, and other approved ingredients.
• Operate and monitor batter mixing tanks, agitators, pumps, screens/filters, and coating equipment.
• Maintain proper batter temperature, viscosity, consistency, and level throughout production.
• Monitor batter flow to ensure even and consistent coating of sweet potato fries.
• Coordinate with the Fryer Operator to maintain proper product flow into the fryer.
• Complete required batch records, production paperwork, and quality documentation.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, allergen-control, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Wear required PPE and follow all plant safety procedures.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures when required and authorized.

Skills

Food processing experience

Equipment operation

Batter/coating experience

Math and reading skills

SOP adherence

Job description

Cardinal Foods in North Carolina is seeking a Batter Operator to prepare, operate, and monitor the batter system used in producing battered sweet potato fries. You will ensure batter is mixed to specifications and maintained at the proper temperature, viscosity, and flow for consistent coating.

You will work with the Fryer Operator and other teams to maintain quality, food safety, and production efficiency, perform batch records, follow GMP/HACCP, and help with line start-ups and changeovers