Fryer Operator Trainee

Lamb Weston • Warden, WA

1d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for constantly monitoring fluid levels and temperatures in blanchers, dryers, and fryer. It also requires monitoring of equipment to assure proper product and fluid flows throughout process and equipment. Has a working knowledge of the equipment, piping layout and controls in area of responsibility. Monitors and oversees operation and controls of the blancher, dryer, and fryer. Monitors and controls the temperature and time on the blancher, dryer, and fryer to achieve product specification targets. Performs various tests to ensure oil quality, upstream color, and SAPP and salt concentrations are correct (Ex: FFA test). Performs fry-ups to monitor product color and quality, at a regular frequency. Monitors dextrose, SAPP, and salt added to the flume water supply tank to attain target color and salt content in the finished product. Monitors and ensure oil levels in fryers and makeup tanks. Monitors that circulation valves on the fryer are adjusted correctly. Transfers oil from holding tanks to other tanks and/or fryer, when needed. Cleans static product build-up out of the fryer during breaks in line-flow or when instructed by the Supervisor. Controls the amount of oil to Lakos system and monitor entire fryer filtration system. Maintain Oberland [filtration system] and crumb/ oily waste removal using a forklift. Changes paper filter when necessary. Checks all oil recovery equipment to ensure it is operating properly to attain the highest oil recovery rate possible. Follows SSOPs to clean fryer, dryer, blancher and other equipment. Maintains cleanliness under and around fryer, de-oiler and precool area. Performs boil outs on fryer as . Monitors equipment operations and changes process settings in APQC as . Able to use the TESTO to measure and record Total Polar Compounds of the Fryer Oil. Communicates problems and breaks in the line to appropriate personnel. Starts and stops equipment as. Maintains oil level in fryer makeup tanks as. Fills out paperwork as. Performs assigned duties during cut changes and defrost as. Changes fryer oil as instructed. Regularly uses tools and equipment, as assigned by Team Leader or Area Owner. Breaks other operators as assigned. May be to use a 2-way radio. Required to use a computer touch screen to monitor and control equipment such as automated valves. Wear required PPE; to include Fryer safety PPE as necessary, for specific job duties being performed around Fryer area. Actively participate in AMD activities; Maintain Centerlines and CIL's. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Experience driving forklift in warehouse or manufacturing establishment preferred.
• Must be able to be qualified within time frames established by facility.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements for job actions and procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties.
• Ability to operate work related equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

• Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification are required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Constantly monitoring fluid levels and temperatures in blanchers, dryers, and fryer.
• Monitoring of equipment to assure proper product and fluid flows throughout process and equipment.
• Monitor and oversee operation and controls of the blancher, dryer, and fryer.
• Monitor and control the temperature and time on the blancher, dryer, and fryer to achieve product specification targets.
• Perform various tests to ensure oil quality, upstream color, and SAPP and salt concentrations are correct (Ex: FFA test).
• Perform fry-ups to monitor product color and quality, at a regular frequency.
• Monitor dextrose, SAPP, and salt added to the flume water supply tank to attain target color and salt content in the finished product.
• Monitor and ensure oil levels in fryers and makeup tanks.
• Monitor that circulation valves on the fryer are adjusted correctly.
• Transfer oil from holding tanks to other tanks and/or fryer, when needed.
• Clean static product build-up out of the fryer during breaks in line-flow or when instructed by the Supervisor.
• Control the amount of oil to Lakos system and monitor entire fryer filtration system.
• Maintain Oberland [filtration system] and crumb/ oily waste removal using a forklift.
• Change paper filter when necessary.
• Check all oil recovery equipment to ensure it is operating properly to attain the highest oil recovery rate possible.
• Follow SSOPs to clean fryer, dryer, blancher and other equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness under and around fryer, de-oiler and precool area.
• Perform boil outs on fryer.
• Monitor equipment operations and change process settings in APQC.
• Use the TESTO to measure and record Total Polar Compounds of the Fryer Oil.
• Communicate problems and breaks in the line to appropriate personnel.
• Start and stop equipment.
• Maintain oil level in fryer makeup tanks.
• Fill out paperwork.
• Perform assigned duties during cut changes and defrost.
• Change fryer oil as instructed.
• Regularly use tools and equipment, as assigned by Team Leader or Area Owner.
• Break other operators as assigned.
• May be required to use a 2-way radio.
• Use a computer touch screen to monitor and control equipment such as automated valves.
• Wear required PPE; to include Fryer safety PPE as necessary, for specific job duties being performed around Fryer area.
• Actively participate in AMD activities; Maintain Centerlines and CIL's.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED