Fryer Operator - Cooked - 2nd Shift - Demopolis

Foster Farms; Demopolis (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Poultry Farms in Alabama is seeking a Fryer Machine Operator to support daily production of corndogs. You will set up and take down fryers, monitor oil levels, feed sticks, and keep batter tanks clean while upholding quality, safety, and USDA standards.

You will work with supervisors and processing team, wear PPE, and perform duties with efficiency and integrity. This role requires weekend/holiday availability and the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and E-verify.
• Ability to communicate with all levels including management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fryers and oil levels to meet daily production.
• Prepare setup/take down of corndog fryers to meet daily production schedule.
• Keep batter tank and fryer clean while maintaining quality.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Coordinate with supervisors and processing team to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Basic math

Supervisory ability

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

About Foster Poultry Farms

Foster Poultry Farms has been serving families since 1939. At Foster Poultry Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers. Foster Poultry Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Poultry Farms Team.

Position Summary

The Fryer Machine Operator is responsible for preparing the setup/ take down of corndog fryers to meet daily production schedule. This position must maintain fryers in an efficient-operating manner by maintaining oil level, supply sticks to machines, and keep batter tank and fryer clean while maintaining acceptable quality, productivity, and safety standards. This role works closely with the department supervisors, other department leads, and processing team members, in order to accomplish accuracy within the processing department and to ensure that our customers receive quality products. This position executes processes that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations, supporting Foster Poultry Farms’ mission, vision, and ACTION guiding principles: Accountability, Collaboration, Truth-Seeking, Initiative, Ownership, and Nimbleness.

Essential Functions

• Maintain fryers in an efficient-operating manner.
• Maintain oil level, supply sticks to machine and keep corndog batter clean.
• Prepare setup/take down of corndog fryers to meet daily production schedule.
• Don proper Personal Protective Equipment.
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours on a wet concrete floor
• Must be able to withstand a cold (40-48 degree) environment.
• Must be able to withstand a hot (80+ degree) environment.
• Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a fast pace work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and E-verify.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate with all levels including management.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Decision making ability for the flagging of deviation from procedures.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation and clean up preferred.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work safely and set an example of safe working habits for their coworkers.
• Must be able to safely operate forklift and/or pallet jack.
• Must wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Foster Poultry Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Poultry Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of maintenance and reliability at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.