Fryer Operator

About the role

The Fryer Operator prepares the dough by mixing ingredients according to the supervisor's instructions and records the dough mix confirmations in the SAP computer program. In addition, the Fryer Operator operates the fryer and oversees the quality of product during the frying process. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality, and/or quality.

Responsibilities

• Mixing Dough:
  • Lifts seven (7) bags of ingredient from pallet leveler (spring loaded to keep ingredients at 36 inches) and slides bag onto 36 inch high Dandy Lift table
  • Pushes Dandy Lift table to mixing bowl, raises table by electric control to level of mixing bowl (54 inches high)
  • Opens bag with bag opener and slides upper end into mixing bowl opening, letting gravity remove most ingredient; lifts lower end to empty remaining ingredient
  • Operates valve and control panel to adjust mix and set mix temperature for various doughs
  • Records dough mix confirmations in SAP computer program
  • Prepares 15 – 20 doughs per eight (8) hour shift
  • After automatic mixing, with assistance of second fryer operator/dough mixer, pulls mixing bowl away from mixer and positions to automatic lift; operates control panel to lift and tilt bowl to release dough into fryer hopper
  • Climbs set of three (3) stairs and rakes remaining dough from bowl into fryer hopper
• Operating Fryer:
  • Operates control panel for fryer and oversees donut fryer to maintain proper temperature and efficient operation for properly fried donuts
• Demonstrated ability to perform routine production tasks in accordance with applicable standards as directed by supervisor or person in charge
• Ensures that all internal food safety and quality policies and procedures are followed
• Maintains cleanliness of work area
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures

Qualifications

• No educational prerequisite; however must have demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and record information applicable to the job
• One or more years of production experience (preferred)

Pay

• Salary Range: $23.43/hr Top Out Pay

Benefits

Full-time employees are offered comprehensive health and medical benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, professional growth and leadership training, and paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave. Benefits may vary depending on your work location.