Fryer Operator - Cooked - 2nd Shift - Demopolis

Foster Poultry Farms has been serving families since 1939. Our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

About the role

The Fryer Machine Operator is responsible for preparing the setup and take-down of corndog fryers to meet the daily production schedule. This position must maintain fryers in an efficient-operating manner by maintaining oil level, supplying sticks to machines, and keeping the batter tank and fryer clean while upholding acceptable quality, productivity, and safety standards. This role works closely with department supervisors, other department leads, and processing team members to ensure accuracy within the processing department and that our customers receive quality products. The position supports Foster Poultry Farms’ mission, vision, and ACTION guiding principles: Accountability, Collaboration, Truth-Seeking, Initiative, Ownership, and Nimbleness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fryers in an efficient-operating manner.
• Maintain oil level, supply sticks to machines, and keep corndog batter clean.
• Prepare setup and take-down of corndog fryers to meet daily production schedule.
• Don proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Safely operate forklift and/or pallet jack.
• Other duties as assigned.

All personnel employed or associated with Foster Poultry Farms are responsible for the quality and food safety of company products. Each new hire receives a food safety handbook and attends a training session before beginning work. Refresher training is conducted at least once per year.

Requirements

• Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours on a wet concrete floor.
• Must be able to withstand a cold (40-48 degree) environment.
• Must be able to withstand a hot (80+ degree) environment.
• Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and E-verify.
• Must be able to read and write English and have basic math skills.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate with all levels, including management.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Decision-making ability to flag deviations from procedures.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation and clean-up preferred.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work safely and set an example of safe working habits for coworkers.
• Must wear company-provided PPE.

Skills

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimbleness: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Poultry Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of maintenance and reliability at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.