Food Processing Operator — 12h Shifts, Sign-On $2.5k

Shearer; Perham (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Job summary

Shearer’s Foods is hiring a Food Processing Operator to set up and run industrial lines, follow precise recipes, monitor processing variables, and conduct quality tests. You will work rotating shifts, with strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and efficiency in food manufacturing.

Starting with competitive hourly pay ($20.65/hr) plus callouts and shift differentials, there is potential to earn more up to an additional $5/hour once fully trained.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operator experience or jobs where you worked on machinery preferred.
• Previous food or beverage manufacturing a plus.
• Language Skills – Must be able to read, understand and effectively communicate to team members in immediate area.
• Mathematical Skills – Must be able to do simple math, conversions and use formulas to compute run rates.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Troubleshooting Skills – Must have ability to work through problems backwards to find root causes and address issues.
• Computer Skills - Must have basic computer knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and skills required to run production.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operation of industrial food processing equipment.
• Follow precise recipes and work procedures, monitoring and adjusting processing variables.
• Performing product quality tests and data collection.
• Monitor fryer temperatures and oil temperatures to ensure proper oil temperatures are met in order to maintain consistency in product.
• Clean and sanitize processing equipment.
• Changes slicing heads every hour to guarantee standard slicing consistency.

Skills

Reading & communication

Math

Troubleshooting

Computer skills

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Shearer’s Foods is hiring a Food Processing Operator to set up and run industrial lines, follow precise recipes, monitor processing variables, and conduct quality tests. You will work rotating shifts, with strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and efficiency in food manufacturing.

Starting with competitive hourly pay ($20.65/hr) plus callouts and shift differentials, there is potential to earn more up to an additional $5/hour once fully trained.