Raw Material Operator

McCain Foods; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 38,572 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance day ONE of employment

401k match up to 6%

PTO and holidays

Wellness days

Maternity/paternity leave

Set schedule/overtime allowances

Education reimbursement

Job summary

McCain Foods is seeking a Raw Material Operator in Wisconsin to support blending and line operations. The role involves coordinating raw material flow, operating blenders and vegetable processing equipment, and maintaining quality with strict SOP adherence.

Responsibilities include batch documentation, safe equipment operation, and ensuring clean, compliant work areas. Requires 2+ years in manufacturing and English proficiency; shifts include AM/PM with a 2-2-3 schedule and shift diff for the PM

Qualifications

• 2+ years of machine operating experience in manufacturing.
• Demonstrates ability to learn new equipment/processes quickly.
• Strong record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in English and follow SOPs precisely.

Responsibilities

• Operate blending and vegetable equipment and maintain safety and quality standards.
• Pack, batch, and document raw material movements and reconcile materials.
• Coordinate line activities and ensure efficient workflow.
• Identify and escalate safety risks and follow PPE guidelines.
• Assist with moving heavy items and operate tools and machinery safely.

Skills

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Clear communication

English proficiency

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered Industrial Vehicles

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Raw Material Operator

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 43518

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.

What you’ll be doing

The Raw Material Operator is a dual responsibility position. The responsibilities include blending product according to quality and product specification sheets, customer satisfaction, and company policies. The operator coordinates the flow of raw vegetables and substrate to the line and operates equipment associated with blenders, mushroom equipment, and zucchini equipment in an efficient and safe manner, while maintaining quality specifications and production standards set by each line. Your day-to-day may consist of:

• Order, issue, return, and reconcile raw materials; accurately complete batch sheets and other required documentation.
• Safely operate manufacturing equipment (e.g., hoists, grinders, dumpers) following SOPs; perform minor equipment adjustments and maintenance as needed.
• Coordinate line activities, adapt to product changes, and ensure efficient workflow; maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety and GMP standards.
• Identify, correct, and escalate safety and food safety risks; participate in required training and consistently use PPE according to facility guidelines.
• Accurately add food additives to mixes, load products, and assist with transporting heavy items using appropriate tools and machinery.

This role works in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to loud noises, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined areas, extreme temperatures, and vibration throughout various facility areas. The role also regularly engages in prolonged standing, walking, communicating, and sensory tasks, while frequently handling objects, climbing, balancing, and performing various physical movements such as stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling as part of job duties. The use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus is required.

Available Shifts: AM Shift (6AM-6PM) or PM Shift (6PM-6AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule. Shift differential offered for PM Shift.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of machine operating experience working in manufacturing required; experience in food manufacturing strongly preferred
• Maintains a continuous learning mindset and adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles
• Demonstrates strong technical ability with a digital-first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data
• Communicates clearly with all levels of the organization, follows instructions (written/oral/diagram form), and completes necessary documentation independently in English
• Pays close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping
• Physically capable of meeting job requirements and consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work
• Demonstrates adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively to ensure effective and logical decision-making in diverse situations
• Demonstrates the physical capability to bend frequently and lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), alongside proficiency in safely operating Powered Industrial Vehicles to support workplace operations

Benefits Of The Role

• Competitive hourly rate
• Insurance day ONE of employment
• 401k match up to 6%
• PTO, company holidays, wellness days
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Set schedule/overtime allowances
• Education reimbursement

About McCain

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

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.

Compensation Package: Starting at $29.30 USD hourly + bonus eligibility + hourly pay differential for applicable shifts. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. Employees are eligible for health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverage varies by location and role. Details available during the application process. Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to support you at work and home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities where we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to find solutions. Your privacy is important; by submitting personal data you agree it will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. Details about our approach to AI and data handling are available on request.

Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.