Utility Operator B1B

'' • Burley, ID

9d • Onsite

About The Position

McCain Foods is seeking a Production Utility Operator to join the Manufacturing team at its Burley, Idaho facility. This role provides relief coverage for multiple production and packaging operator positions and supports production, packaging, sanitation, and operational continuity across several production areas. When not performing operator duties, the employee maintains clean and sanitary equipment and work areas to support food safety, quality, and operational excellence. The position works 12-hour day or night shifts and requires rotating among operational assignments as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to learn and perform multiple manufacturing and equipment operator functions.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, food safety, and quality standards.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and rotate into multiple operational assignments as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply quality management principles in daily work.
• Follow and support Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to ensure food safety and product quality.
• Provide relief coverage for production and packaging positions as assigned by leadership.
• Operate manufacturing equipment, including fryers, peelers, cutters, mixers, packaging lines, palletizers, forklifts, and other systems.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust packaging and case-sealing equipment.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for sanitation and product changeovers.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on packaging and sealing equipment.
• Monitor product flow to maintain quality standards, product temperatures, and efficient operations.
• Verify palletized inventory through physical counts and reconcile counts with system data.
• Set up and adjust palletizing and stretch-wrap equipment.
• Maintain assigned equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.

Benefits

• Health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Leave support, including medical, family, and bereavement leave.
• Vacation and holidays.
• Company-supported volunteering time.
• Mental health resources.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Hourly pay differential for applicable shifts.

What This Job Offers

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