Seasoning Technician

Shearer's Foods; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

401(k)

PTO and Paid Holidays after 90 days

Job summary

Shearer's Foods is seeking a Food Processing Machine Operator for a day or night shift with a compensation of $22.00/hr. The position requires setting up and operating industrial food equipment while ensuring adherence to strict quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing and be able to handle physical demands, including lifting up to 85 pounds regularly. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, along with a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing machine operating preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate effectively.
• Basic math skills and ability to perform conversions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate industrial food equipment.
• Follow precise recipes and monitor processing variables.
• Perform product quality tests and data collection.

Skills

Food Safety Handling

GMP Compliance

Troubleshooting Skills

Time Management

Basic Computer Skills

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

Food Processing Machine Operator (Seasoner)

$22.00/hr. | 2-2-3 Work Schedule

Day Shift 7AM - 7PM

Night Shift 7PM - 7AM

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

401(k), PTO, and Paid Holiday's after 90 days

As a seasoner, job duties include but are not limited to the set up and operation of industrial food equipment, following precise recipes and work procedures, monitoring and adjusting processing variables and performing product quality tests and data collection. Seasoners must also be able to react to direction from quality assurance and management personnel. Seasoners will be exposed to allergens, chemicals and extreme environmental temperatures. They will be expected to multi‑task and prioritize throughout the day. Job duties also include use of hand tools.

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 to 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. Team Members must be able to be on their feet for twelve (12+) hours, to keep up with a fast, repetitious pace and to do repetitious lifting.

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.