Fryer Operator 1 (Crew A) Ontario, OR

Simplot Company; Ontario, Northern (OR, KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot Company in Ontario, United States, is seeking a Fryer Operator responsible for operation, sanitation, troubleshooting and repair of processing equipment from blanching to frying. You will ensure product quality and smooth line flow across production lines.

The role requires ability to read specifications, follow GMPs, maintain safety, perform basic maintenance with maintenance team, and train other plant personnel. Shift 6:00am-6:00pm; pay $25.00/hour; full-time.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from a college or technical school.
• 3–6 months related experience or training, or equivalent.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate effectively.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Valid equipment operator license with Lift Truck endorsement within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs.
• Identify out-of-spec product and adjust the process.
• Perform quality checks and sampling per procedures.
• Create work orders for downtime or equipment issues.
• Collaborate with maintenance for preventative tasks.
• Operate processing equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform daily cleaning and major cleanup per standards.
• Support additional responsibilities as needed by management.
• Assist in training other plant personnel.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading & communication

Basic computer skills

Weight & volume measurement

PPE & safety awareness

Education

One year certificate from college/technical school

Job description

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The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This position is responsible for the operation, sanitation, troubleshooting, and repairing all processing equipment from blanching through frying and related systems. The Fryer Operator has primary responsibility for product quality regarding operating and controlling a variety of equipment to support providing in-grade product to line flow on all production lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain Company standards for safety, quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs.
• Identify and document product that is out of specification and make necessary adjustments to the process line.
• Perform and record required quality checks and sampling and ensure they are conducted in compliance with established procedures and specifications in a timely manner.
• Create work orders for equipment needing work during downtime or is not operating correctly.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with maintenance to perform preventative maintenance.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of running processing equipment.
• Ability to operate the oil system safely and correctly to maintain proper filtration and oil quality.
• Ability to perform daily cleaning tasks and major cleanup cleaning duties in a timely manner and maintain work area in accordance with food safety, chemical safety, and proper cleaning techniques.
• Ensure that additional accountabilities as may be required by management are handled in a manner necessary to meet operational and Divisional standards.
• Will assist in training other plant personnel.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must demonstrate qualification through a job skill evaluation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, conversion of fractions, decimals, and percentages, and basic mechanical principles).
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid equipment operator’s license with a Lift Truck and platform/Scissor Lift endorsement within 30 days of starting the bid.
• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in a manner to successfully perform the job duties.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to accurately measure weights and volumes.
• Must be able to work in extreme environments: hot or cold temperatures and wet and slick floors.
• Must have manual dexterity in both hands.
• Must be able work with, and around, hazardous chemicals wearing appropriate PPE (full wetsuit, boots, chemicals gloves and face shield).

Other Information

Shift: 6:00am-6:00pm

Pay: $25.00/hourly

Must be able to work around and consume products containing soy, wheat, and dairy.

No relocation assistance offered for this role.

Full-time role.

Job Requisition ID:27153

Travel Required:None

Location(s):GF Plant - Ontario

Country:United States

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.