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Shearer’s is a privately held producer, leading co-manufacturer and distributor of quality snack foods sold under the Shearer’s brand, and other private labels. Ranking number one in private brand and contract manufactured salty snacks, as well as the number two supplier of private brand cookies and crackers in North America, you love our products, although you may not be familiar with our name!  We utilize our manufacturing expertise to serve as a strategic supplier to our partners, who are nationally recognized retail and restaurant brands. With exceptional competence in product development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution, we continue to embrace significant growth in each segment of our business. Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, we have over 5,000 associates in 12 state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution sites in North America. You can visit our website at www.Shearers.com .

At Shearer’s, we provide the safest environment possible for our employees by providing proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), frequent and thorough sanitation practices, social distancing, daily temperature checks, as well as virtual interviewing options.  Safety is our absolute priority.

Food Technologist

Located at our Corporate Service Center in Massillon, OH

Your seat at the table

As the Lab Technician, you will execute Shearer’s company sample request. This involves working on multiple projects all on a very tight timeline. The ability to organize and prioritize is a must. This role works with a number of cross functional groups including commercialization, sales, and R&D. Clear communication is also a must.

•  Perform work on multiple sample requests, prioritize work and meet expectations and manage very tight deadlines while demonstrating attention to detail
• Prepare, evaluate, ship all sample requests that will be reviewed internally by cross-functional members of our Shearer’s teams
• Prepare, evaluate, ship all sample requests that will be reviewed externally by any current and potential customers
• Work with multiple members of our commercialization team to ensure all timelines for sample requests are met and communicate any concerns that could potentially affect the timelines
• Perform seasoning evaluations on all incoming new development seasoning projects
• Work with multiple Shearer’s plants and multiple plant teams- quality assurance and packaging to get plain snack bases pulled that are at ideal targets for appearance, texture, moisture and oil
• Pull both current seasonings and plain bases that are currently produced at the Millennium plant
• Responsible for FEDEX shipping of all sample requests and any additional shipping that needs done for the Millennium plant
• Perform general housekeeping tasks to ensure the sample lab is always clean and organized
• Provide additional support as needed to our cookie/cracker team at our Burlington Iowa and Guelph Canada manufacturing plants
• Need to have a basic knowledge of allergens, good manufacturing practices and first in, first out programs
• Need to have proficient math skills like multiplication, division, addition, subtraction and problem solving
• Must have knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft teams, Excel and Word programs

What you bring to the table

• Technical acumen with passion for continuous learning
• Ability to organize and prioritize

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.

 We Offer a Feast of Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance, Adoption Assistance, Scholarships, Leadership Training, 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!

 

Note: Shearer’s does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Shearer’s is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.