Fryer Operator: Process & Oil Quality Control

BroadBean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts for Health

Well-being programs

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and Financial Planning

Employee Stock purchase program

Health Savings Accounts

Family-Friendly Employee events

Employee Assistance Program services

Job summary

Lamb Weston is seeking a Fryer Operator to monitor and control blanchers, dryers and fryers, ensuring product and fluid flows meet specifications. You will perform oil quality tests, adjust temperatures, and follow SSOPs to maintain equipment cleanliness.

Qualifications include sanitation and lockout/tagout credentials, forklift certification, and the ability to work safely and independently within a team. GED or high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Sanitation qualification is required.
• Forklift Certification is required.
• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
• Be knowledgeable of potential hazards and safety procedures.
• Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee operation and controls of the blancher, dryer, and fryer.
• Monitor and control the temperature and time on the blancher, dryer, and fryer to achieve product specification targets.
• Perform various tests to ensure oil quality, upstream color, and SAPP and salt concentrations are correct.
• Performs fry-ups to monitor product color and quality, at a regular frequency.
• Monitor dextrose, SAPP, and salt added to the flume water supply tank to attain target color and salt content in the finished product.
• Monitor and ensure oil levels in fryers and makeup tanks.
• Monitor that circulation valves on the fryer are adjusted correctly.
• Transfer oil from holding tanks to other tanks and/or fryer, when needed.
• Clean static product build‑up out of the fryer during breaks in line‑flow or when instructed by the Supervisor.
• Follow SSOPs to clean fryer, dryer, blancher and other equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness under and around fryer, de‑oiler and precool area.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Lamb Weston is seeking a Fryer Operator to monitor and control blanchers, dryers and fryers, ensuring product and fluid flows meet specifications. You will perform oil quality tests, adjust temperatures, and follow SSOPs to maintain equipment cleanliness.

Qualifications include sanitation and lockout/tagout credentials, forklift certification, and the ability to work safely and independently within a team. GED or high school diploma preferred.