Corn cooker job description

Day Shift - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 2-2-3 Schedule

Night Shift - 7:00 PM - 7:00AM, 2-2-3 Schedule

Hourly Rate - $17.00/hour, with $3.00/hour Shift premium for Nights ($20.00/hour)

**Experience Required **

Your seat at the table

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate corn cook kettles
• Operate and monitor boiler
• Check production schedule for corn to be cooked
• Forklift operation
• Inspect all equipment
• Pull corn from staging area using FIFO
• Inspect each tote when used
• Cook each type or corn by specifications
• Perform all production/quality tests as required
• Monitor the process equipment and document
• Report any problems with materials and equipment
• Clean and sanitize corn cook area
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Safety

• Safe use of cleaning chemicals as specified in instructions
• Use boiler chemicals as needed
• Operate boiler and be able to shutdown if needed
• Usage of proper PPE
• Observe all plant Good Manufacturing Practices

What you bring to the table

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General mathematical ability
• Experience or training up to 1 month or more
• Mechanical ability
• Self-motivation
• Memorizing and executing a sequence of procedures
• Hand/eye coordination
• Able to get along with others
• Good judgement and reasoning abilities
• Ability to drive forklift and pass certification exam
• Able to read and write

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Continuous standing and walking
• Continuous bending, stooping, carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling
• Frequently climbing and reaching above shoulder level
• Occasional squatting

Working Conditions

• Exposure to hot and humid temperatures
• Airborne particles
• Moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Loud noise level
• Allergens
• Elevated heights
• Hot surfaces

We Offer a Feast of 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 and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.

You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace

Because at Shearer's, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is your invitation to apply now!