Seasoner: Food Processing Machine Operator

Shearer's Foods; West Carrollton (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer's Foods is seeking a Food Processing Machine Operator (Seasoner) to join our team in a high-volume snack production environment. You will set up and operate industrial equipment, follow precise recipes, monitor processing variables, and perform quality tests while adhering to safety and GMP standards.

This role offers day, afternoon, and midnight shifts with an hourly rate of 22.50. Candidates should have 1–2 years of food-manufacturing experience, strong safety mindset, and the ability

Qualifications

• 1-2 Years experience in food manufacturing machine operating and troubleshooting preferred.
• Food Safety Handling, GMP Compliance and Quality Assurance knowledge skills and abilities a plus.
• Attendance - This is a skilled position that requires the team member be reliable on a constant basis.
• Safety Mindset - Create a safety and health workplace; make SSW a priority.
• 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 (mm-in., g-oz), and use formulas to compute run rates
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems in common operating situations
• Troubleshooting Skills - Must have ability to work through problems backwards to find root causes and address issues
• Computer Skills - Must have basic computer skills required to run production. Verifications on computer will be done routinely throughout the day
• Time Management - Will have to effectively manage his/her own time. Quality verifications will be performed at specific intervals throughout the day. The Processor is responsible for completing changeovers in allotted time as well as planning his/her breaks around lulls in activity.
• Flexibility - Must be available for pre-shift meetings when applicable and able to work weekends, varied schedules, overtime and holidays when needed
• Physical Demands - The team member is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The team member must regularly lift and /or move up to 85+ pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 85+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate industrial food equipment following precise recipes and work procedures.
• Monitor and adjust processing variables and perform product quality tests and data collection.
• React to direction from quality assurance and management personnel.
• Work with allergens, chemicals and extreme environmental temperatures.
• Multi-task and prioritize throughout the day; use hand tools as needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Job description

Shearer's Foods is seeking a Food Processing Machine Operator (Seasoner) to join our team in a high-volume snack production environment. You will set up and operate industrial equipment, follow precise recipes, monitor processing variables, and perform quality tests while adhering to safety and GMP standards.

This role offers day, afternoon, and midnight shifts with an hourly rate of 22.50. Candidates should have 1–2 years of food-manufacturing experience, strong safety mindset, and the ability