Snack Food Processing Operator — Afternoons & Nights

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

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.