Packaging Machine Operator

Shearer's Foods Packaging Machine OperatorShearer's Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, 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. 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.Responsibilities:Running, changing over, efficiency and quality of 3-5 packaging machinesCommunicating changes and plans to team members in immediate area and supervisionPerforming set tasks on a computer at specific times throughout the shiftSetting up and operating packaging equipmentFollowing precise recipes and work proceduresMonitoring and adjusting variables and performing product quality tests and data collectionReacting to direction from quality assurance and management personnelExposing to allergens, chemicals, extreme equipment and temperaturesMulti-tasking and prioritizing throughout the dayUse of hand toolsQualifications:Leadership and ability to work well with othersDemonstration of Shearer's Core Values of Respect, Teamwork, and Giving BackTroubleshooting skills for Mechanical and Automation Equipment2-5 years machine operator or maintenance apprentice experience preferredBasic computer skills required to run productionEffective time managementFlexibility for training period and availability for pre-shift meetingsAbility to work weekends and overtime when neededPhysical demands include moving, twisting, or lifting up to 60lbs and team lifting 75 lbsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focusAbility to be on feet for twelve (12+) hours, to keep up with a fast, repetitious pace and to do repetitious liftingWe 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.