Machine Operator

Shearer's Foods; Iowa; Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Shearer’s Foods in Burlington, IA seeks a Machine Technician I to operate and maintain packaging/processing equipment on the production line. Responsibilities include setup, monitoring, weight checks, metal detector checks, and rolling changes.

You will enter production data hourly, follow SOPs, troubleshoot issues, and maintain a clean, safe workspace. The role supports a fast-paced snacks manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Urgency and hands-on attitude
• Reading and writing
• Data entry
• Attention to detail
• Mechanical ability
• Multi-tasking
• Fast-paced environment
• Variable schedule
• Communication skills

Responsabilités

• Set up / Startup machine
• Ensure proper operation of machine
• Perform weight checks as required
• Perform metal detector checks as required
• Change cello rolls as required
• Data entry of production results into computerized tracking system every hour or as required
• Follow standard operating procedures for operating machinery effectively and efficiently
• Troubleshoot operational issues as necessary
• Lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder level
• Push and/or pull wheeled objects up to 1000 pounds
• 5S / Housekeeping – maintain cleanliness of area
• May perform other duties as required

Description du poste

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.

At Shearer’s Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

Responsibilities

Machine Technician I - Burlington

This position is responsible for operating mechanized equipment used in food production. The Machine Technician 1 will typically work on one the following equipment: Wrapper, Delkor, Fallas, Rotary, Depositor.

• Set up / Startup machine
• Ensure proper operation of machine
• Perform weight checks as required.
• Perform metal detector checks as required.
• Change cello rolls as required.
• Ensuring proper machinery and setup completed for product change
• Ensuring machine is cleaned after product run
• Perform or assist with light PM’s
• Understand and observe safety rules
• Perform all tasks at high efficiency levels
• Data entry of production results into computerized tracking system every hour or as required
• Follow standard operating procedures for operating machinery effectively and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot operational issues as necessary
• Ability of lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder level
• Ability to push and/or pull wheeled objects up to 1000 pounds
• 5S / Housekeeping – maintain cleanliness of area
• May perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Sense of urgency with a hands-on and can do attitude
• Ability to read and write
• Computer data entry skills or ability to learn
• Attention to detail
• Mechanical ability
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work a variable schedule
• Good written and verbal communication skills required

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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