Fryer Operator

Daily Duties

• Prepare fryer for the day (install screens, fill oil and check for problems)
• Fill pellet hoppers
• Maintain proper oil temperature and dwell time
• Use correct blend of pellets for Bulk Density
• Run necessary amounts of pellets through augers and into the fryer
• Season the proper amount of pork rinds
• Make sure all packaging machines are full of product if they are supposed to be
• Manage product overflow containers
• Check bulk density every hour
• Keep track of all pallets/boxes of pellets used and all bags of seasoning used for record keeping
• Scan items in E21
• Keep accurate records of E21
• Unload pellet shipments and maintain inventory counts

Safety Responsibilities

• Lock Out Tag Out
• Follow all Food Safety regulations
• Wear proper PPEs, including hearing protection in all areas of the plant
• Follow all common employee safety practices

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months related experience and/or training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Languages Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations