Ingredient Mixer Batter B2A

McCain Foods; Burley (ID); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

McCain Foods is hiring a Prime Cutter Operator in Burley, Idaho. You will operate cutters and wet graders to maximize raw potato utilization, monitor quality, and perform sizing checks to meet product specifications. You will also maintain equipment, follow GMPs, and document data using computer systems.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, and basic computer skills. Prior potato processing experience is preferred; the position offers a hybrid work model with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a potato processing or food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot and maintain processing equipment.
• Basic computer skills to enter data, adjust machine settings, and run reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate cutters and wet graders to achieve proper product cut uniformity and maximize raw potato utilization.
• Monitor product quality and perform sizing checks to ensure finished product specifications are met.
• Sharpen, replace, and maintain cutter blades as needed to support efficient operations.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment during cleaning, sanitation, and product changeovers.
• Maintain sanitation standards in accordance with GMPs and food safety requirements.
• Communicate production, equipment, or quality concerns to supervisors and appropriate team members.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment to ensure reliable performance.
• Clear line jams and troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime.
• Accurately enter data, adjust machine settings, and generate reports using computer systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Safety rules interpretation

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Operator Training Program completion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Ingredient Mixer Batter B2A

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade: Scale 06_UFCW

Requisition ID: 43801

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role

The Prime Cutter Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and optimizing potato cutting equipment to ensure the production of high-quality finished products. This role plays a critical part in maximizing raw product utilization, maintaining equipment performance, supporting food safety and sanitation standards, and ensuring product specifications are consistently achieved throughout the production process.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate cutters and wet graders to achieve proper product cut uniformity and maximize raw potato utilization.
• Monitor product quality and perform sizing checks to ensure finished product specifications are met.
• Sharpen, replace, and maintain cutter blades as needed to support efficient operations.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment during cleaning, sanitation, and product changeovers.
• Maintain sanitation standards in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety requirements.
• Communicate production, equipment, or quality concerns to supervisors and appropriate team members.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment to ensure reliable performance.
• Clear line jams and troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime.
• Accurately enter data, adjust machine settings, and generate reports using computer systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a safe work environment.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a potato processing or food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain processing equipment.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to enter data, adjust machine settings, and run reports.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively share information with employees and leadership.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Successful completion of the Operator Training Program certification requirements.

About The Team

The Prime Cutter team is responsible for the critical first stages of potato processing, ensuring product quality and consistency before it moves through the production process. Team members work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain McCain's quality standards. This role directly contributes to the success of plant operations by ensuring high-quality products are produced safely and efficiently.

About McCain

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Leadership principles

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain Experience

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We're big believers in the power of working together in person. It helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package

: - Starting at 20.66 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts

Benefits:

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support, including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): US - United States of America : Idaho : Burley

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.