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Manufacturing Automation Specialist B1C

McCain Foods
Burley, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026
Position Title: Manufacturing Automation Specialist

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 39877

Manufacturing Automation Specialist.

About The Role.

This description covers the basic functions of the job and is not intended to provide a complete listing of every individual feature of the job listed. Flexibility and improvement of job skills are essential to all positions at McCain Foods USA, Inc.



McCain Foods is accepting applications for a Manufacturing Automation Specialist position, to work a 12-hour [day/night] shift at the Burley, Idaho plant. Monitors RS View, Pavilion, and Centerline screens to ensure areas are responding as specified for all production lines. Acts as the eyes and ears for the factory – notifying operators and supervisors of any problems in the line operation. The Manufacturing Automation Specialist is responsible for making the proper processing changes to ensure the line is running according to specifications. The Manufacturing Automation Specialist will be in charge of acquiring the proper information on line downtime and will be responsible to enter the downtime in the log and on RT Duet.



Accountabilities

  • Promotes and adheres to company safety rules and regulations.
  • Communicates and coordinates with operators in all departments.
  • Observes and analyzes incoming data from operators.
  • Maintains Log Book and RT Duet.
  • Adjusts controls to set specified rates.
  • Communicates with operators about changes.
  • Notifies supervisors and operators when problems or changes in production occur.
  • Monitors and records vital information into a report or data sheet on a regular basis.
  • Performs standardized clean-up during plant down-time and on a daily basis.
  • Maintains downtime report and transfers that information to the proper logs and systems.
  • Relieves other employees under the discretion of the supervisor.
  • Attends and participates in all annual, departmental, job specific required training, and monthly informational meetings.
  • Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to assure a quality operation.
  • Helps to build and promote a strong “Teamwork” environment in each individual work group, the factory, and the company.
  • Understands and use Pavilion to maximize line efficiency.
  • Multi-tasking skills to use multiple programs throughout the day. (RS View, PI, Pavilion, RT Duet, Centerline screens, etc. )
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

  • Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Ability to apply a reasonable person’s understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The Benefits Of Working For McCain.

  • Hourly rate: $24.31- $27.02
    • $1.50 shift differential for graveyard positions.
  • Set schedule for entire calendar year
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are 100% paid by McCain Foods for employees, spouse, and qualifying dependents
  • 401k with employer match
  • HSA
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Infertility Assistance
  • Education Reimbursement Assistance
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
About McCain (standard Across Job Postings).

At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

Leadership Principles.

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.

We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.

We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.

We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

The McCain Experience (standard Across All Job Postings).

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together.

Compensation Package: - Starting at 24.31 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 the Collective Agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans 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 : Idaho : Burley

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.

Salary : $24 - $27

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