Onion Preparer

McCain Foods • Grand Island, NE

175d • $21 - $21

About The Position

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! In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy. We are seeking dedicated and safety-conscious Production Laborers to join our food processing team. Onion Preparers will work in a fast-paced environment to ensure the efficient preparation of onions through end cutting and re-peeling processes. This role will require a working schedule of a 12-hour rotating night shift 6 PM to 6 AM.

Requirements

• Must be trainable to change blades for the slitter.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to work sanitation shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the flow of onions on conveyor systems.
• Load onions onto the flight chain, ensuring correct alignment and orientation.
• Place onions in every pocket on the flight chain that feeds the End cutter. The normal operating range is 45 to 65 onions per minute.
• Ensure that each onion is straight with the root end facing the preparer as it enters the End cutter.
• Remove loose debris from the onions and ensure that the cut ends are lying flat on the belt.
• Use compressed air to clean onions of residual skins.
• Adjust conveyor speeds and guides to prevent jams and maintain product flow.
• Rotate between the end cutter and re-peeling stations every 30 minutes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area per food safety standards.
• Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and GMP practices.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Assist in problem-solving and participate in team projects.

Benefits

• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug).
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Leave support including medical, family and bereavement.
• Vacation and holidays.
• Company-supported volunteering time.
• Mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing