Fry Room Operator — Snack Production Technician

Jackson's Food; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Shift differential of $1.50/hour for 2

2nd and 3rd shift

Job summary

Jackson’s Food Company is hiring a Fry Room Operator to produce high-quality, food-safe potato chips. You will operate fry kettles, slicers, and related equipment while following SQF guidelines, GMPs, and safety procedures.

This role requires attention to detail and effective communication with the potato room, packaging room, and Production Lead. The position supports training of new team members and maintains an audit-ready environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in a food manufacturing environment.
• Able to read and understand work instructions, safety procedures, and company policies in English.
• Understanding of basic food safety, GMPs, and quality control practices.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintain documentation, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing safe, high-quality products.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, food-safe products that meet Jackson’s specifications and quality standards.
• Operate fry kettles, slicers, and related equipment, including setup, startup, shutdown, cleaning, and disassembly.
• Monitor batches per kettle and ensure production rates align with KPI targets.
• Maintain oil integrity and perform filtration and turnover procedures as required.
• Complete batch records, quality checks, oil logs, and sanitation records accurately.
• Support training of new operators and contribute to a clean, audit-ready area.

Skills

Machinery operation

Food manufacturing

English literacy

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jackson’s Food Company is hiring a Fry Room Operator to produce high-quality, food-safe potato chips. You will operate fry kettles, slicers, and related equipment while following SQF guidelines, GMPs, and safety procedures.

This role requires attention to detail and effective communication with the potato room, packaging room, and Production Lead. The position supports training of new team members and maintains an audit-ready environment.