Cutter/Sorter Operator

McCain Foods; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Insurance day ONE of employment

401k match up to 6%

PTO, holidays, wellness days

Maternity/paternity leave

Set schedule/overtime allowances

Education reimbursement

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Wisconsin Rapids is seeking a Cutter/Sorter Operator P2 for the D Crew on the 6PM-6AM schedule.

You will operate, monitor, and maintain cutter systems, PEF, and product sizing equipment, ensuring product uniformity and quality while adhering to safety guidelines. Requirements include a high school diploma, 2+ years of machine operating experience, forklift certification, and strong data entry and record-keeping skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of relevant machine operating experience required, preferably in manufacturing.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain sizing, cutting, sorting, and PEF equipment for product quality and material efficiency.
• Ensure cleanliness and upkeep of equipment and work areas; perform minor maintenance and inspections.
• Adjust load levels and settings; coordinate with coworkers during changeovers and startup operations.
• Conduct quality control by collecting samples, performing diagnostics, monitoring defect levels, and completing required records.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality control

Data entry

Safety compliance

Communication

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Position Title: Cutter/Sorter Operator P2 - D Crew

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade: 4C

Requisition ID: 44648

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.

What you’ll be doing.

The Cutter/Sorter Operator Operates, Cleans, And Performs Minor Maintenance On Cutter Systems, PEF, And Product Sizing Equipment Under Regular Supervision, Ensuring Smooth Operation From The Weigh Belt Through To The Product Graders. Additionally, Oversees The Clean And Efficient Use Of Defect Removal Equipment To Meet Quality Standards For Product Defects. Your Day-to-day May Consist Of

• Operating, monitoring, and maintaining sizing, cutting, sorting, and PEF equipment for optimal product uniformity and efficient use of raw materials.
• Ensuring cleanliness and proper upkeep of all related equipment and surrounding work areas; performing both minor maintenance and preventative checks.
• Adjusting load levels and equipment settings as needed, coordinating with coworkers during changeovers, and assisting in startup operations.
• Conducting quality control by collecting samples, performing machine diagnostics, monitoring defect levels, referencing QA standards, and completing all required reports and records accurately.
• Adhering to job safety protocols, promptly notifying personnel of line issues, and participating in quality improvement processes as directed by supervision.

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. This role also regularly engages in prolonged standing, walking, communicating, and sensory tasks throughout 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. The use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus is required.

Available Shift: D Crew/PM Shift (6PM-6AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule, shift differential offered.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of relevant machine operating experience required, preferably working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification required.
• 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.
• Demonstrates the physical capability to bend frequently and lift heavy objects (up to 40 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

About McCain

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 30.54 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.

Benefits:

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being 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. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefits 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.

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.

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.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Wisconsin Rapids

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.