Peanut Shelling & Processing Technician

Premium Peanut; Santee (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Peanut is seeking a Shelling Technician to operate and maintain equipment in our peanut shelling plant. You will start up/shut down equipment, monitor flow through the sheller, gravity separator, and cleaner, and ensure safety protocols are followed.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, ability to adjust screens and decks, and collaboration with team to maintain production pace while meeting quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year minimum experience operating manufacturing equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and address minor equipment issues.
• Must be mechanically inclined with ability to change decks, screens and sizing reels.

Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down shelling equipment as needed.
• Monitor shelling, gravity separator, and cleaner for steady production.
• Change sizing screens to meet customer specifications.
• Operate sheller, gravity separator, and cleaner and troubleshoot issues.
• Follow GMPs, SOPs and safety protocols.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Cooperative attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Premium Peanut is seeking a Shelling Technician to operate and maintain equipment in our peanut shelling plant. You will start up/shut down equipment, monitor flow through the sheller, gravity separator, and cleaner, and ensure safety protocols are followed.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, ability to adjust screens and decks, and collaboration with team to maintain production pace while meeting quality standards.