APS Operator

Requisition ID: 41344   Job Description 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. What you’ll be doing. The APS Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the APS/Raque forming machine.  The APS Operator must operate equipment in a safe manner, while maintaining quality specifications and production standards set by each line. Your day-to-day may consist of: Operate the forming machine according to training, competency guidelines, and production schedules, including performing pre-start checks, test runs, and troubleshooting mechanical issues. Conduct regular maintenance, sanitation, and minor repairs, ensuring equipment safety guards are in place and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Perform quality control checks (e.g., slug weight, knock-out/mold plate tests) and complete operator checklists to verify product specifications. Coordinate operational issues and work duties with supervisors, line leaders, maintenance, and other relevant departments, including assisting with changeovers and acting as a backup when needed. Manage raw materials (ordering, issuing, returning), operate machinery (forklift, walkie rider), follow GMP and safety guidelines, and cross-train in production areas for optimal machine efficiency.   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. This role also regularly engages in prolonged standing, walking, communicating, and sensory tasks throughout each shift, 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 Shift(s): 2nd Shift (2-10PM) Monday-Friday. Shift differential offered.   What you’ll need to be successful. \tHigh school diploma or equivalent. \t6 months of experience working in manufacturing required, experience working in food manufacturing strongly preferred. \tMaintains a continuous learning mindset and adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles. \tDemonstrates strong technical ability with a digital-first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data. \tCommunicates clearly with all levels of the organization, follows instructions (written/oral/diagram form), and completes necessary documentation independently in English. \tPays close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping. \tPhysically capable of meeting job requirements and consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work. \tDemonstrates adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively to ensure effective and logical decision-making in diverse situations. \tDemonstrates 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. \t  Benefits of the role. \tCompetitive hourly rate \tInsurance day ONE of employment \t401k match up to 6% \tPTO, company holidays, wellness days \tMaternity/paternity leave \tSet schedule/overtime allowances \tEducation reimbursement \t  About McCain \tClick Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with 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.   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 28.59 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.