Fryer Operator
About The Position
We are Benestar Brands, a company committed to our valued employees, leading innovation, quality, and community. Benestar Brands bring better-for you snacking to consumers with brands dating back nearly a century. We are proud to bring high quality snacking happiness to the hearts and bellies of our consumers daily. If you are an individual who likes to be challenged and make a difference in a fast-paced team-oriented environment, look no further. Come join Benestar Brands; a company committed to its employees and inspiring wellness in consumers everywhere. We are hiring for a Fryer Operator in our Kingsport LOCATION. Fryer Operators are responsible to operate the fryer to ensure a continuous flow of product to the production processing lines. This role sets up, monitors, and adjusts machine settings as needed throughout production shifts using computer screens.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous experience in a manufacturing setting or a related position.
- Demonstrated ability to operate machinery.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues on the machine.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to collaborate with others and work independently.
- Ability to identify key details.
- Ability to troubleshoot.
- Basic computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the food manufacturing industry preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow instructions from supervisor and general guidelines
- Operates deep fryer
- Feed 70lb cases of Pork Pellets to fryer chute
- Monitors and troubleshoots oil recovery system.
- Follow the Food Defense Procedure.
- Follow the GMP's in production areas.
- Promotes and adheres to company safety work rules and regulations
- Performs routine adjustments on equipment.
- Controls and monitors Times, Temperatures, and quality requirements to ensure product meets customer specifications.
- Prepares and maintains process control sheet data.
- Performs tests for quality requirements and machine efficiencies.
- Communicates problems, changes in production or quality to supervisor and appropriate personnel.
- Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to ensure a quality operation.
- Keeps area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
- Responsible for the execution of the Waste Management Procedure.
Benefits
- Low-cost Health, Vision and Dental insurance coverage
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
