Fryer Operator — Food Manufacturing (Rotating Shift)

ultimatecapperforum Brands; Kings Mountain, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer match 401k

Profit sharing and stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Fryer Operator to join our manufacturing team. The role involves operating and adjusting fryer equipment, performing basic maintenance, and ensuring product quality on a rotating schedule.

You will communicate updates to the team and help maintain safety and cleanliness on the line. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years in food manufacturing, comfort with warm environments, data entry experience, and basic mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Food Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to work on warm to hot environments.
• Experience operating production and data entry equipment
• Ability to perform basic mechanical tasks and use tools like Allen wrenches and screwdrivers
• Knowledge of safe operating practices, including lock-out/tag-out programs
• Strong multi-tasking skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs and work around hot equipment
• Bilingual is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust Fryer equipment to meet production goals
• Perform maintenance and basic repairs on machinery
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance to keep things running smoothly
• Ensure high-quality products by inspecting equipment and monitoring production
• Collaborate with your team to meet safety, quality, and production standards
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to safety and food safety protocols
• Handle data entry functions and communicate updates to the team

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Lock-out/tag-out knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Data entry experience

Team communication

Lifting 70 lbs

Bilingual

Tools

Allen wrenches

Screwdrivers

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Fryer Operator to join our manufacturing team. The role involves operating and adjusting fryer equipment, performing basic maintenance, and ensuring product quality on a rotating schedule.

You will communicate updates to the team and help maintain safety and cleanliness on the line. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years in food manufacturing, comfort with warm environments, data entry experience, and basic mechanical skills.