Fryer Operator

Requisition Number: Req-233583

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External Description:
Individuals in this position must:
• Have a working knowledge of the equipment, piping layout and controls in area of responsibility.
• Monitor and control the water level and water flush rate on the blancher.
• Monitor and control the temperature and time on the blancher, dryer, and fryers to achieve product specification targets. Record all changes in the log and inform Team Leader before changes are made.
• Monitor and control times and temperatures on the retrograde.
• Monitor and control former head pressure, feed rates and RPM's
• Monitor and control shredder performance and change out shredder plates as needed to maintain quality.
• Perform various tests to ensure oil quality, upstream color, SAPP, count/Lb. and salt concentrations are correct.
• Monitor and control the amount of dextrose and salt added to the flume water supply tank to attain target color and salt content in the finished product.
• Drain, clean, and refill the sugar flume water supply tank during breaks when instructed by the Production Lead or Team Leader.
• Monitor and ensure oil levels and circulation valves on the fryers are adjusted correctly.
• Transfer oil from holding tanks to other tanks and/or fryers, when needed.
• Clean static product build-up out of the fryers and shredder plate area during breaks in line-flow or when instructed by Team Leader.
• Control the amount of oil to lacos system. Check the condition of the lacos bags during the shift. Change the lacos bags at the beginning of each shift and/or when instructed by the Team Leader.
• Check all oil recovery equipment to ensure it is operating properly to attain the highest oil recovery rate possible at any given line volume. Ensure recovered oil is being directed back to the proper line, verify with the Production Lead or Supervisor. The Production Lead or a Team Leader must approve all changes before they are made.
• Follow weekend cleanup procedures to clean fryers and other equipment in the fryer Operator's area of responsibility. Check with the Production Lead or Team Leader if unclear on procedures or responsibilities.
• Inform Production Lead or Team Leader before any changes are made on the line.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Wear proper PPE's when performing fryer cleanouts and containing fires.
• Perform equal or lower rated job duties as assigned by the Production Lead or Team Leader.
• Relay information about the status of the line flow on the radio to all affected parties, including packaging and refrigeration.
• Use a calculator.
• Enter results from various operator upstream tests (i.e. SAPP, Color, count/Lb....) into the computer.
• Ensure proper oil type and ingredients are cased on the line. Ensure ingredients used are manifested correctly.
Equipment and Tools Used
• Fryer scraper
• 5/16" nut driver
• PPE's, including long black fryer gloves, cut resistant gloves, jackets, safety glasses and face shields
• Shovel, squeegee, broom, water hose, air gun

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Community / Marketing Title: Fryer Operator

Company Profile:

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world.

For more than 60 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customer and make things more delicious for their customers.

It's all about seeing the possibilities in potatoes and never, ever settling.

Learn more about us at lambweston.com.

Location_formattedLocationLong: Washington, US

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