Job Description:

• 1) Tends machine that washes and peels potatoes: Loads potatoes into hopper of machine by hand or by use of hoist.

• 2) Starts machine and equipment that cuts oversized potatoes in half and conveys potatoes through washing and peeling units.

• 3) Observes operation of machine to prevent jamming and ensure that potato skins are removed.

• 4) In batch-type machine, adjusts timing device to control stay of potatoes in pot containing abrasive disk.

• 5) In continuous-type machine, pushes lever to regulate flow of potatoes over abrasive rollers to control amount of skin removed.

• 6) Inspects peeled potatoes, passing on conveyor belt, and discards rotten potatoes.

• 7) Cuts up oversized potatoes and removes unsuitable parts, using knife.