Quality Assurance Technician

at Shearer's Foods
Location Brewster, OH
Date Posted November 12, 2021
Category Default
Job Type Full-time

Description

You already LOVE us

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.

 

Quality Assurance Technician

Afternoon Shift (3p-11p)

Base pay: $16.25 (+$0.75 shift differential for Afternoons)

Your seat at the table

Our Quality Assurance Technicians assure that analytical, microbiological, sensory attributes and corporate compliance's are completed in order to meet the quality standards defined by Shearer’s Snacks and our customers. You'll be responsible for performing assigned laboratory testing and assuring that equipment is calibrated and running properly. You will also monitor the facility operation to ensure compliance with corporate quality requirements, SQF, labeling, GMP’s, food safety, and all other such standards of the plant. Our QA Techs work with the production team to assure that all proper checks are in place and communicate on a regular basis regarding quality results. Additional opportunities within the position include training and preparing for audits and documenting results. 

 

What you bring to the table

  • Safety Mindset – Create a safety and health workplace; make SSW a priority.
  • Language Skills – Must be able to read, understand and effectively communicate to team members in their immediate area.
  • Mathematical Skills – Must be able to do simple math, conversions (mm – in., g-oz), and use formulas to compute run rates.
  • Computer Skills - Must have basic computer (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills required to run production. Verifications on computer will be done routinely throughout the day.

 

We offer a feast of benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, 401k 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!