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Shearer's Foods · 1 month ago

Processor/Kettle Fryer Operator - Night shift - Food Mfg.

positionBluffton, Indiana, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$19.92/hr - $20.72/hr

Shearer's Foods, a leading manufacturer in the snack industry, has recently acquired Super-Pufft to enhance operational efficiencies and expand their market reach. They are seeking a Kettle Fryer Operator for the night shift responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance with manufacturing standards. The role involves working closely with Quality Control and the packaging team to maintain production efficiency and product specifications.

Food and BeverageManufacturing
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Calibrate slicer heads as required by MIP
Assure kettles are at proper oil level and correct oil is being used
Enter all required test in Infinity on an hourly basis
Maintain a clean work area at all times
Make sure we are using correct potato bins using FIFO
Work with Quality Assurance to make sure kettles are at the correct FFA
Able to clean and wash all kettles and wash all required areas for a proper shut down
Work with PMO’s in packaging to ensure we have good change over’s and start-up’s
Inspect kettles to assure all product is in spec and being cooked properly
Use required safety equipment
Use required containers for waste and product
Usage of proper PPE
Observe all plant Good Manufacturing Practice

Qualification

Kettle operationQuality controlManufacturing PracticeSafety equipment usageCleaningMaintenance

Required

Calibrate slicer heads as required by MIP
Assure kettles are at proper oil level and correct oil is being used
Enter all required test in Infinity on an hourly basis
Maintain a clean work area at all times
Make sure we are using correct potato bins using FIFO
Work with Quality Assurance to make sure kettles are at the correct FFA
Able to clean and wash all kettles and wash all required areas for a proper shut down
Work with PMO's in packaging to ensure we have good change over's and start-up's
Inspect kettles to assure all product is in spec and being cooked properly
Use required safety equipment
Use required containers for waste and product
Usage of proper PPE
Observe all plant Good Manufacturing Practice
Be available and flexible to work overtime, weekends and holidays

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Savings Plan with Match
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Group Critical Accident Insurance
Group Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company

Shearer's Foods

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Shearer's Foods is a manufacturer of processed foods including snack products.
dateFounded in 1974
location
Massillon, Ohio, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://shearers.com

H1B Sponsorship

Shearer's Foods has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (2)
2022 (3)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$503M
Key Investors
Deutsche Bank SecuritiesProspect Capital Corporation
2024-09-12Debt Financing· $450M
2023-12-13Acquired
2010-04-05Debt Financing· $35M

Leadership Team

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Mark McNeil
CEO
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Fritz Kohmann
CFO
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Recent News

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