Fryer Technician

Position Title: Fryer Technician

Position Type: Regular

• Full-Time

Position Location: Grand Island

Grade: Scale 07

Requisition ID: 30300

Job Summary

The Fryer Technician is responsible for establishing process centerlines targets for fryers. Assists in the development, coordination, and delivery of department training. Conduct studies and organize data to maximize fryer efficiencies. Performs work as assigned to maintain and improve the overall health of the fryers.

Job Functions

Essential Functions:

• Lead and assist with fryer-related projects and other process control projects as needed.

• Provide support for Glide Path teams on daily priorities and improvement projects.

• Perform daily fryer health checks.

• Communicate effectively with Maintenance, Glide Path teams, Line Leads, Process Engineer, and Quality on the health of the fryer.

• Enter notifications in SAP to improve fryer health as necessary.

• Support fryer team initiatives as an active member.

• Coach team members in the daily Glide Path Foundational System and Autonomous Maintenance (AM).

• Create and update training materials as needed.

• Train and develop employees on fryer functions (for example processing, Center Line, CIL and sanitation functions, etc.).

• Ensure that operator requirements and trainings are consistent on all operating shifts.

• Provide recommendations and support for improving operational capabilities to all departments.

• Create, identify gaps, and update SOP's and Center Lines.

• Support Line Leads to ensure proper line set-up and run according to Process Center Line (PCL), in tandem with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and product design (Routing), including equipment, process, material and crewing.

• Analyze issues relating to conditions where Process Center Lines and SOP's were not followed.

• Develop and perform Design of Experiments in conjunction with Process Engineer.

• Analyze data for targeting at critical measurement locations.

• Validate current oil and crumb performance.

• Perform fryer moisture loss tests (pre and post fryer testing) and complete records as directed.

• Utilize Infinity database to include updating, creating and modifying projects as needed.

• Audit Infinity data input.

• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

• Develop and sustain 5S in fryer rooms.

• Follow proper GMP and safety guidelines.

Other Job Duties:

Adaptability

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Analytical

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Attendance Requirements

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion; Must be regularly available and willing to work such hours per day as the employer determines are necessary or desirable to meet its business needs; Must be available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the employer determines is necessary to meet its business needs; Must be available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the employer determines are necessary or desirable to meet its business needs; Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the employer determines is necessary to meet its business needs.

Customer Service

• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Design

• Demonstrates attention to detail.

Dependability

• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Diversity

• Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics

• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Initiative

• Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation

• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Interpersonal Skills

• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Judgment

• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Leadership

• Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Accepts feedback from others.

Mental/Emotional Agility Requirements

• Must have excellent conflict resolution skills and be able to diplomatically handle confrontation; must be able to work in a very stressful environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.

Motivation

• Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Oral Communication

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

Organizational Support

• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Planning/Organizing

• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Professionalism

• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quality Management

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Quantity

• Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security

• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Safety Compliance Requirement

• Must be committed to a high standard of safety, be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the employer's safety policies and rules; Must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel; Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others.

Technical Skills

• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication

• Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Working Conditions

Exposure to moving mechanical parts, food fumes, airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, and loud noise levels.

Job Qualification Requirements

• Mental

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree in Operations or related field preferred.

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

• Possess above average mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to present materials to a large audience.

• Possess working knowledge of MS Word and Excel, PowerPoint preferred.

• Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate in basic English and interact with all levels of the organization.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions with minimal guidance, and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Strong ability to work independently or/and with others.

• Ability to work /train on all operating shifts dividing time equally among all shifts.

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills.

• Highly dependable, no documented attendance corrective action within last 12 months.

• Skill and Knowledge

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting operating machinery preferred.

• Knowledge of sanitation on designated equipment.

• Maintain equipment re-certification as required.

• Physical

Hazards found to be or likely to be present which necessitate the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Eye & Face

• Face shield when appropriate, capsicum/material in eyes

• Foot

• Heavy Equipment/Falling Objects

• Respiratory -
• Head -
• Hand -
• Hearing

• Noise, Ear plugs

Recommended PPE for above listed hazards:

1.Face Shield 2. Protective Toe Shoes

(Non-slip, steel or composite toe)

3.Hard Hat 4. Ear Plugs

• WEIGHT REQUIREMENT AND HAND REPETITION

The maximum percentage of weight required to be lifted each normal workday:

Amount of Time

Weight

Not required

Occasionally

(1-33%)

Frequently

(34-66%)

Continuously

(67-100%)

Up to 10 lbs.

X

Up to 20 lbs.

X

Up to 35 lbs.

X

Up to 50 lbs.

X

Up to 75 lbs.

X

Up to 100 lbs.

X

Over to 100 lbs.

X

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements.

Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.

Carry 50# bags 4 feet high for up to 25 feet of distance. Moving equipment.

Maximum repetitive use of hands:

X Simple grasping: amount of weight 50 lbs: frequency 50 % of time

X Pushing and pulling: amount of weight 250 lbs: frequency 10 % of time

X Fine manipulation: describe: Changing wire belts.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Equipment/Tools: List the type of equipment or tools used for this position, and indicate the frequency of use:

Tool/Equipment

Occasionally

(1-33%)

Frequently

(34-66%)

Continuously

(67-100%)

Wire cutting

X

Wrenches

X

Screw Drivers

X

Channel Locks

X

Maximum percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

Physical Demand

Occasionally

(1-33%)

Frequently (31-66%)

Continuously

(67-100%)

Max consecutive time

Squat

X

¼ hour

Bend

X

½ hour

Reach above shoulders

X

¼ hour

Twist

X

½ hour

Lift

X

½ hour

Sit

X

½ hour

Stand

X

7 ½ hours

Walk

X

7 ½ hours

Crawl

X

0

Kneel

X

¼ hour

Climb

X

¼ hour

Drive

X

¼ hour

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine controls:

X Not Required

Required; describe frequency and pressure required:

• SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Check all that apply and describe requirements:

X Speech X Vision X Smell

X Touch X Hearing

• Special Hazards X mechanical X electrical

X chemical X explosive

radiation other

Describe the specific job duties that are affected by the special hazardous conditions selected above.

Production Sanitation

• PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIRED.

Smock, Gloves, Hairnet, Sleeves, Waterproof Suit, Ear Plugs, Protective Toe Shoes, Goggles (when needed)

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: Engineering & Technical

Division: NA Appetizer Manufacturing

Department: GI Production 1

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