Machine Technician I – Food Production

Job overview

The Machine Technician I – Food Production role is onsite in Burlington, IA. The posting lists pay of $20.10–$25.25 per hour and describes full-time employment. The role supports Shearer’s Foods’ production of snacks, cookies, and crackers. The technician operates mechanized food-production equipment and helps maintain efficient, safe production. The work includes machine setup and operation, product checks, cleaning, basic preventive maintenance assistance, troubleshooting, and recording production results.

What you'll do

• Set up and start machines
• ensure proper operation
• perform required weight and metal detector checks
• change cello rolls as needed
• prepare machinery for product changes and clean it after production runs
• perform or assist with light preventive maintenance
• follow safety rules and standard operating procedures
• enter production results into the tracking system
• troubleshoot operational issues
• maintain area cleanliness.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

machine technician i

food production

machine operator

manufacturing

full-time

burlington ia

shearer’s foods

$20.10–$25.25/hr

machine setup

quality checks

preventive maintenance

variable schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Equipment may include Wrapper, Delkor, Fallas, Rotary, or Depositor machines. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds to shoulder level and pushing or pulling wheeled objects up to 1,000 pounds; schedule may vary.

About the employer

Shearer's Foods is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Snack Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.