Potato Processing Operator — Precision Food Manufacturing

Shearer's Foods, LLC; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer’s Foods, LLC in Massillon, OH is seeking a Green Day Potato Processor to operate and set up industrial food processing equipment and follow recipes to produce consistent product quality.

Shift is 7AM–7PM with a pay rate of $22.00 hourly. The role requires reading, math, and basic computer skills, plus the ability to communicate with team members and troubleshoot issues on the production line.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operator experience or jobs where you worked on machinery.
• Food or beverage manufacturing a plus.
• 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

Machine operator

Food manufacturing

Math skills

Troubleshooting

Excel/Office

Communication

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Shearer’s Foods, LLC in Massillon, OH is seeking a Green Day Potato Processor to operate and set up industrial food processing equipment and follow recipes to produce consistent product quality.

Shift is 7AM–7PM with a pay rate of $22.00 hourly. The role requires reading, math, and basic computer skills, plus the ability to communicate with team members and troubleshoot issues on the production line.