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

Shearer's Foods; Northern (KY); 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

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.