Batter Operator

**Position Title**:Batter Operator

**Position Type**: Regular - Full-Time

**Position Location**:Coaldale

**Requisition ID**: 32826

**Summary**: Responsible for mixing batter to product specifications to create optimal batter product. Works closely with Fryer Operator to ensure achieve quality product.

**Essential Duties / Responsibilities**:

- Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
- Cross trained in all Fryer equipment so as to be able to break the Fryer Operator.
- Must be willing and able to assist Fryer Operator on boil-outs.
- Ensures ingredients and equipment are free of foreign material and are in good condition to prevent contamination of the product.
- Follows mixing procedures precisely and monitors the consistency of the batter to ensure adequate coverage of the product.
- Formulates proper ingredient mixtures for different products.
- Maintains a strict inventory of raw ingredients and ensures proper rotation.
- Maintains all required documentation.
- Maintains good housekeeping in the area.

**Required Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Competencies)**
- High School Graduate
- Able to work shift work on a rotating basis
- Able to recognize “In Control and Out of Control” parameters with colour teaching and adjustments of equipment.
- Must have a proven history of safe work habits.
- Familiarity within process control testing and entering results into the designated McCain database (SAP).
- Familiarity with Statistical Process Control software (InfinityQS) and general production requirements is an asset.
- Effective written, oral, mathematical and interpersonal skills.
- Adheres to all Company rules, regulations and policies and all relevant rules, regulations and policies.

**_Required Length, Type of Experience & Licenses (if applicable)_**:

- Must be willing to train in Confined Space & Rescue, Personal Fall Protection, Hoisting and Rigging, Forklift and Scissor/Boom Lift (height min 20’)
- Experienced with the safe handling of chemicals in accordance with WHMIS.
- Mechanically inclined

**Physical Requirements**
- Able to work in a high humidity, high temperature work environment
- Physically capable of performing job duties (e.g., lifting 40 - 50 lbs of potatoes when required)
- Able to climb stairs to check equipment and product.

**Hourly Rate**
- Start rate: $ 30.55
- After 6 months: $ 31.81
- McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger._
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**Job Family**:Manufacturing
**Division**:NA Potato Manufacturing
**Department**:CDL Potato Production
**Location(s)**: CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale

**Company**:McCain Foods (Canada)