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Process Operator

McCain Foods
Rice, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
Position Title: Process Operator

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 40733

Essential Functions of the Job: Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

  • Under limited supervision, performs all work necessary to set‑up and operate onion ring fryers, mixers, and various raw breaded onion lines following established standards and procedures.
  • Starts fryer and sets temperature control.
  • Makes batches of batter necessary to maintain production. Fill feeds hoppers for breaders and insures that machines are operating efficiently.
  • Maintains all raw material supplies necessary to meet production requirements, including batter, breading, and oil.
  • Tests / adjusts batter viscosity and maintains records on raw material usage.
  • Adjusts and performs minor maintenance work on all batter and breading equipment.
  • Maintains oil fill level in fryer holding tank by transferring oil from main storage tanks.
  • Drains, sanitizes and refills batter and breading equipment as required.
  • Performs line cleaning and sanitation work during breaks as required.
  • Monitors and adjusts the flow of onions to the lines and reassigns crew to preparation, separation or packing areas to ensure optimum production rate.
  • Keeps records on raw material usage and completes batter charts as required
  • Starts and stops all production lines as necessary.
  • Reports unusual conditions or problems to supervision.
  • May perform work as a fill form and seal machine operator on a fill in basis.
  • Understands and follows established sanitation and safety rules and procedures.
  • Keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Criteria: Employees with a final written warning on file for a work-rule violation in the rolling calendar year (1 year back from this posting date) will not be eligible to bid for these openings.

Selection Process: The selection process will be based on seniority as well job knowledge and skills, candidates will be interviewed.

Compensation Package: - Starting at 26.15 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 : Wisconsin : Rice Lake

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.

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