Maintenance Technician

at Shearer's Foods
Location Brewster, Ohio
Date Posted September 13, 2022
Category Default
Job Type Full-time

Description

 

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN -Afternoon (3pm- 11pm) 

                                                                       Hourly: $28.25-$35.25, Shift differential $1.00-$3.00

                                             

You already LOVE us and the SNACKS WE MAKE

Chips, Cookies, Crackers, Wafers, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, Tortilla Chips... yeah, we make them ALL! Shearer's is the company behind all your favorite snack brands.

We have nearly 5,000 associates in 11 state-of-the-art manufacturing and warehouse sites in North America that produce over 800 million pounds of snacks per year.  Did you know that we buy 20% of all the potatoes grown in the US?  WOW!

And we know what you’re thinking…how can I get my hands on some free goodies? Our team members can crunch on oodles of free snacks – everyday!

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.

 

Your seat at the best snacks table

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for eliminating minor stops and breakdown related losses. Maintenance Technicians must be self-starters and are responsible for maintaining and repairing specialized process and packaging equipment. This role will be responsible for answering calls, line improvements, and preventative maintenance work throughout the facility. 

 

What you bring to the party

Applicants must have solid electrical and mechanical background and at least 3 years’ experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and programmable logic controls (PLC). You must have the ability to work independently and as part of a Maintenance & Production team.  Flexibility to work a varied schedule when required, operations currently run 24 hours- 7 days/week.  Candidate must have critical thinking skills needed for troubleshooting systems. 

 

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to walk and stand for a prolonged period of time

Must be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach

Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Must be able to climb or balance

Must be able to lift above head and shoulders

Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10-15 pounds

Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

 

Vision Requirements:

Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment which includes exposure to:

High temperatures, fumes or airborne particles

Moving mechanical parts and vibration

Loud noise levels

Allergens

Elevated heights

Hot surfaces

 

We Offer a variety of benefits after just 30 days! 

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!