Food Processing Operator — $2.5K Sign-On, Growth Path

Shearer's Foods, Inc.; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Shearer’s Foods is hiring a Food Processing Operator to set up and operate industrial equipment, follow recipes, monitor processing variables, and contribute to product quality. The role calls for reading instructions, basic math, and problem-solving abilities in a team setting.

Hourly pay starts at $20.65 with shift differentials and culminates in significant earning potential after training, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Equal opportunity employer committed to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operator experience preferred.
• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing is a plus.
• Must read and understand instructions; communicate with team.
• Basic math, conversions, and run-rate calculations.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving ability required.
• Computer skills to run production systems (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate industrial food processing equipment.
• Follow recipes and procedures, monitor and adjust processing variables.
• Perform product quality tests and collect data.
• Monitor fryer and oil temperatures to ensure consistency.
• Clean and sanitize processing equipment.
• Change slicing heads to maintain uniform slicing.

Skills

Machine operator experience

Food/beverage manufacturing experience

Reading and comprehension

Basic math skills

Troubleshooting

Computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPo

Job description

Overview

Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer’s is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.

With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer’s has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.

Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer’s is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.

Responsibilities

Food Processing Operator

• Beginning of Week Days - 7:00AM - 7:00PM Sunday/Monday/Tuesday + every other Saturday ($20.65/hr + $1 shift differential)
• Beginning of Week Nights - 7:00PM - 7:00AM Sunday/Monday/Tuesday + every other Saturday ($20.65/hr + $2.50 shift differential)

• End of Week Days - 7:00AM - 7:00PM Wednesday/Thursday/Friday + every other Saturday ($20.65/hr + $1 shift differential)
• End of Week Nights - 7:00PM - 7:00AM Wednesday/Thursday/Friday + every other Saturday ($20.65/hr + $2.50 shift differential)

Potential to earn up to an additional $5/hour once fully trained!!

$2500 Sign-On Bonus
$1000 paid after 45 days / $1500 paid after 90 days

• 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.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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