Processor Operator - Food Manufacturing

Shearer's Foods; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer’s Foods in Bluffton, IN is hiring a Food Processing Operator for afternoon and night shifts. The role involves setting up and operating industrial processing equipment, following recipes, and monitoring variables to ensure quality and consistency.

Responsibilities include testing product quality, maintaining proper fryer and oil temperatures, cleaning equipment, and switching slicing heads regularly. Previous machine operator experience is preferred; bilingual not required.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operator experience preferred
• Food/beverage manufacturing experience is a plus
• Must be able to read, understand and communicate with team members in the area
• Must be able to do simple math and follow procedures

Responsibilities

• Set up and operation of industrial food processing equipment
• Follow precise recipes and work procedures, monitor and adjust processing variables
• Perform product quality tests and data collection
• Monitor fryer temperatures and oil temperatures to maintain product consistency
• Clean and sanitize processing equipment
• Change slicing heads every hour to ensure slicing consistency

Skills

Machine operation

Food manufacturing

Excel

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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 - Afternoon and Night Shifts Available!

Pay Rate: $19.99/HR

• 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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Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $19.99/Hr. - USD $19.99/Hr.