Processor/Kettle Fryer Operator - Afternoon shift - Food Mfg. Job at Shearer's Foods, Bluffton, IN

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  • Shearer's Foods
  • Bluffton, IN

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

  • 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 $20.32/Hr. - USD $20.32/Hr.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Afternoon shift,

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