Raw Material Operator Days 223

McCain Foods; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Benefits package

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Appleton, WI is seeking a Raw Material Operator L7 A Crew to blend products, coordinate raw materials flow, and ensure quality and food safety standards are met.

The role operates equipment for blending, mushroom processing, and zucchini processing, with responsibilities including batch documentation, material handling, and maintaining GMP-compliant work areas. This is a full-time, evening shift with a potential shift differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn new equipment, processes, and responsibilities.
• Strong technical aptitude and digital mindset with the ability to accurately enter and maintain production data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions independently.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, safety, and accurate record keeping.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to frequently bend, lift, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs).
• Ability to work in environments with noise, odors, temperature fluctuations, and hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

• Order, issue, return, and reconcile raw materials while completing batch sheets and production documentation.
• Blend products according to quality specifications, customer requirements, and procedures.
• Safely operate equipment including hoists, grinders, dumpers, blenders, and related processing equipment per SOPs.
• Perform minor equipment adjustments and basic maintenance to support production.
• Coordinate line activities and maintain flow of raw materials for efficiency.
• Accurately add food additives to product mixes and load products as specified.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with GMP, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Identify and escalate safety and food safety concerns promptly.
• Transport materials and assist with handling heavy products using appropriate tooling and PPE.
• Participate in training programs and consistently use PPE.

Skills

Machine operating experience

English communication

Ability to follow instructions

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Raw Material Operator L7 A Crew

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade: 4C

Requisition ID: 42507

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 Raw Material Operator is a dual-responsibility manufacturing role responsible for blending products according to quality and product specification requirements while coordinating the flow of raw vegetables and substrate to the production line. This position operates equipment associated with blending, mushroom processing, and zucchini processing in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining product quality, food safety standards, and production targets.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Order, issue, return, and reconcile raw materials while accurately completing batch sheets and related production documentation.


• Blend products according to quality specifications, customer requirements, and established company procedures.


• Safely operate manufacturing equipment including hoists, grinders, dumpers, blenders, and related processing equipment following standard operating procedures.


• Perform minor equipment adjustments and basic maintenance activities to support efficient production operations.


• Coordinate line activities, adapt to product changes, and maintain the flow of raw materials to ensure operational efficiency.


• Accurately add food additives to product mixes and load products according to specifications.


• Maintain cleanliness throughout the work area and comply with all GMP, food safety, and sanitation requirements.


• Identify, address, and elevate safety and food safety concerns in a timely manner.


• Transport materials and assist with handling heavy products using appropriate tooling and powered industrial vehicles.


• Participate in training programs and consistently utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Minimum of 2 years of machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment required.


• Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.


• Ability to quickly learn new equipment, processes, and responsibilities.


• Strong technical aptitude and digital mindset with the ability to accurately enter and maintain production data.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.


• Ability to follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions independently.


• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, safety, and accurate record keeping.


• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Ability to frequently bend, lift, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs).


• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to noise, odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet conditions, hazardous chemicals, confined spaces, and vibration.


• Ability to perform prolonged standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and other physical movements throughout the shift.

Available Shift: C Crew / PM Shift (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule. Shift differential offered.

Pay Rate: $29.30 per hour.

About The Team.

The Raw Material Operator is a key member of the manufacturing operations team, partnering closely with production, quality, food safety, maintenance, and warehouse team members to ensure efficient product flow, adherence to quality standards, and achievement of production goals. This role plays an important part in delivering safe, high-quality products to our customers while supporting overall plant performance.

About McCain.

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

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 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 and 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 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.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family: Manufacturing

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

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.