Fryer Operator

Rudolph Foods Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Rudolph Foods Company in Dallas, TX, is seeking a hands-on production worker to operate fryer systems, monitor pellet usage, apply seasoning, and keep packaging lines supplied and ready. The role emphasizes safety, accurate record-keeping, basic math, and the ability to read and follow simple instructions.

You will also help unload shipments, maintain inventory counts, and support the supervisor with daily tasks. Experience with ERP entries (E21) and daily measurement records is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Basic math skills including rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to provide accurate records and logs.
• Ability to follow safety and cleaning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fryer for the day (install screens, fill oil).
• Maintain proper oil temperature and dwell time.
• Run necessary amounts of pellets through augers and into the fryer.
• Season the proper amount of pork rinds.
• Keep packaging machines full of product as required.
• Unloading pellet shipments and maintaining inventory counts.
• Scan items in E21 and keep accurate E21 records.
• Keep the floor cleaned up with a squeegee and perform required cleaning.
• All other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Reading skills

Math basics

Following instructions

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Reports to: Production Supervisor/Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• Keep fryer supplied with proper pellets, run through fryer and apply correct seasoning to specified percentages.
• Maintain proper supply to packaging at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily:

• Prepare fryer for the day (install screens, fill oil and check for problems)
• Maintain proper oil temperature and dwell time
• Use correct blend of pellets for Bulk Density
• Run necessary amounts of pellets through augers and into the fryer
• Season the proper amount of pork rinds
• Make sure all packaging machines are full of product if they are supposed to be
• Manage product overflow containers
• Check bulk density every hour
• Keep track of all pallets/boxes of pellets used and all bags of seasoning used for record keeping
• Scan items in E21
• Keep accurate records of E21
• Keep the floor cleaned up with squeegee and do any other required cleaning
• Unload pellet shipments and maintain inventory counts

*And any other duties assigned by Supervisor

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TOO:

• Follow all Food Safety regulations
• Wear proper PPEs, including hearing protection in all areas of the plant
• Follow all common employee safety practices

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.