Fryer Operator

Palmex Food Group Tennessee LLC; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and Dental coverage

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Job summary

Benestar Brands in Kingsport, TN is hiring a Fryer Operator to maintain a steady flow of product on the frying line. You will set up, monitor, and adjust fryer settings across production shifts, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, manufacturing experience, and the ability to troubleshoot, follow instructions, and work with a team. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and prior manufacturing experience.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues on the machine.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work independently.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate fryer to ensure a continuous flow of product to production lines.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust fryer machine settings as needed.
• Feed 70lb cases of Pork Pellets to fryer chute.
• Monitor and troubleshoot oil recovery system.
• Follow Food Defense Procedures and GMPs.
• Maintain cleanliness and GMP compliance in production areas.
• Record and maintain process control sheet data.
• Communicate problems or changes to supervisor and staff.

Skills

Machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Following instructions

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

We are Benestar Brands. Here at Benestar Brands we are committed to our valued employees, leading innovation, quality, and community. Benestar Brands bring better-for you snacking to consumers with brands dating back nearly a century. We are proud to bring high quality snacking happiness to the hearts and bellies of our consumers daily. At Benestar Brands, we love what we do; we think you will love us too.

If you are an individual who likes to be challenged and make a difference in a fast-paced team-oriented environment, look no further. Come join Benestar Brands; a company committed to its employees and inspiring wellness in consumers everywhere.

Competitive Benefits offered to employees:

• Low-cost Health, Vision and Dental insurance coverage
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

We are hiring for a Fryer Operator in our Kingsport LOCATION. Fryer Operators are responsible to operate the fryer to ensure a continuous flow of product to the production processing lines. This role sets up, monitors, and adjusts machine settings as needed throughout production shifts using computer screens.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Follow instructions from supervisor and general guidelines
• Operates deep fryer
• Feed 70lb cases of Pork Pellets to fryer chute
• Monitors and troubleshoots oil recovery system.
• Follow the Food Defense Procedure.
• Follow the GMP's in production areas.
• Promotes and adheres to company safety work rules and regulations
• Performs routine adjustments on equipment.
• Controls and monitors Times, Temperatures, and quality requirements to ensure product meets customer specifications.
• Prepares and maintains process control sheet data.
• Performs tests for quality requirements and machine efficiencies.
• Communicates problems, changes in production or quality to supervisor and appropriate personnel.
• Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to ensure a quality operation.
• Keeps area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Responsible for the execution of the Waste Management Procedure.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• High school diploma or GED and Previous experience in a manufacturing setting or a related position.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues on the machine.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work independently.
• Ability to identify key details.
• Ability to troubleshoot.
• Basic computer skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position requires the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with hazardous chemicals and materials, etc.
• While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over slippery surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as samples and record boxes. This position requires frequent pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 70lbs.

***Currently looking for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift operators***

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, martial or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.