Cutter Operator

​ Position Title: Cutter Operator Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​ Requisition ID: 44096 ​ Packaging Operator Coaldale, AB In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role. Responsible for overseeing the equipment and process in the Cutter Deck Area. What you’ll be doing. Monitor the performance of the cutting system through various tests such as tube alignment, cut quality, shattering and breakage. Monitor and optimize waste streams from the cutting area such as slivers, nubbins and ADR cubes. Change, disassemble and rebuild cutter heads as well as occasionally sharpen cutter blades. Monitor tuber temperatures and ensure that they are adequate in order to prevent either excessive shattering or cutter blockages. Operate and monitor the Welliver camera system and make adjustments as required to ensure efficient cutting throughout every shift. Ensure correct spare cutter heads are stored in the sleeves at the cutter deck. Maintain good housekeeping and sanitation practices in the cutter deck area including 5S, routinely scheduled tasks, daily HPC (High Performance Clean) and CIP (Clean in Place). Provide support and relief to the Starch and ADR Operators. Must be able to operate all equipment associated with defect removal including ADRs and Tegras. Cleans camera on optimizer at least once a shift. Maintains all required documentation including entering SPC data. Complete routinely scheduled sanitation tasks including high pressure washing, scrubbing, deep cleaning, waste disposal, and general housekeeping. Performing required daily tests to ensure product quality, consistency, and determine equipment effectiveness. Then recording results into the designated McCain database to drive Real Time Management and support data analysis. Other related duties as assigned. This position is based in a regulated manufacturing environment and requires strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Employees must consistently follow all GMP, safety, and hygiene requirements, including restrictions on jewelry, personal items, and attire while on the production floor. Compliance with these standards is an essential duty of the role to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. What you’ll need to be successful. Must have proven history of safe work habits. Familiar with Infinity, Process Control, OCAP and basic computer skills. High School Graduate Experienced with the safe handling of chemicals in accordance with WHMIS. Must have strong communication skills, ability to follow detailed instructions, and be able to maintain good working relationships with Supervision and coworkers as well as ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work on a rotating shift basis. Familiarity within process control testing and entering results into the designated McCain database. Experienced with the safe handling of chemicals in accordance with WHMIS. Must be willing to obtain Forklift License, Confined Space & Rescue, Personal Fall Protection and Scissor/Boom Lift Physical Requirements Able to work in a high humidity, high temperature work environment Physically capable of performing job duties including lifting objects up to 40-50lbs Benefits of the role. $ 33.26, Medical benefits, Maternity/paternity leave, Set schedule/overtime allowances, Attendance incentives, Pay for skills program/education, reimbursement, Health and wellness days About McCain Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership principles. At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. AI & Digital Capabilities At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture The McCain experience. We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together. Compensation Package: - Starting at 33.26 CAD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit details are available during the application process. Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home. McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Manufacturing Location(s): CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale || CA - Canada : Alberta : Lethbridge Company: McCain Foods (Canada)

The Cutter Operator is responsible for overseeing the cutting system, monitoring equipment performance, and optimizing waste streams. They must also perform routine sanitation tasks, maintain accurate production documentation, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and a proven history of safe work habits in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in process control testing, basic computer skills, and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50lbs are required.

• Medical benefits • Maternity/paternity leave • Attendance incentives • Pay for skills program • Education reimbursement • Health and wellness days • Health coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Prescription drug coverage • Retirement savings benefits • Vacation • Holidays • Company-supported volunteering time • Mental health resources

• TeamworkPreferred
• Quality assurancePreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Data entryPreferred

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• Equipment operation
• Process control
• Quality assurance
• Sanitation
• Data entry
• Communication
• Chemical handling
• WHMIS
• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical aptitude
• Safety compliance
• Housekeeping
• SPC data management
• Teamwork
• Fall Protection
• Digital Capabilities
• Curiosity
• Emerging Technologies
• Resilience
• Forklift Certification
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Mental Health
• Breakage Control
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Virtual Camera Systems
• Regulatory Compliance
• Computer Literacy
• Creativity
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Packaging And Labeling
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Waste Management
• Medical Prescription
• Process Control
• Statistical Process Controls
• Time Management
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Cleaning In Place (CIP)

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Logistics
• Cutter Operator
• Chemical Operator
• Chemical Processing Plant Controllers
• Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week