Sanitation Coordinator

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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.

Sanitation Coordinator (Day Shift, varying schedule w/ flexibility to work nights/weekends/OT as needed) 

Pay Rate: $21.75/hour

Your seat at the table

The Sanitation Coordinator will assist the Sanitation Supervisor in the daily operations of the department. The Coordinator is required to become proficient in and be expected to support and deliver against all areas of the department where critical leadership is deemed a necessity. This would include but is not limited to having sound knowledge of Safety, department rules, GMP's, FDA, AIB, SQF, Quality and technical skills relative to plant, sanitation processed, pest control and equipment. The Coordinator is responsible for meeting or exceeding Sanitation, Quality, Safety, and Production goals. The Coordinator is recognized as an extension of the Supervisor and is expected to act accordingly in a professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is a working coordinator role and will set up and work alongside the Sanitors as needed to meet sanitation/production demand.

Ensure safe work practices are utilized, initiate and implement safety improvements.

Maintain clean work areas, ensure GMP compliance in area.

Support and train team members as needed to perform their daily job duties. 

Coordinate team's daily activities to meet production requirements.

Must be capable of providing front line troubleshooting of equipment and process issues, properly elevating concerns and issues to leadership team.

Support and train team members as needed to perform their daily functions and works with Supervisors to build an effective team environment.

Perform root cause analysis on sanitation/production issues, noncompliance events and safety incidents/near misses

Perform other related duties as requested.

What you bring to the table

Associate's degree or equivalent or three (3) years of applicable leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge of quality and sanitation systems and processes and audits (AIB, SQF, etc)

Must have satisfactory attendance records (3 incidents or less).Ability to escalate challenges to appropriate level(s) of leadership effectively.

Be flexible and available to interact and connect with team members at all levels in the organization.

Demonstrate proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize.

Display the ability to multi-task and be effective in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially when interacting with staff, suppliers, and community partners.

Proven ability to collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams.

Must be able to work flexible schedules to include weekends and overtime when needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

• Listening skills
• Organizational skills
• Computer skills
• Knowledge of counting and basic math
• Ability to perform math operations using units of weight measurement
• Ability to read and comprehend written material
• Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to design and implement plans
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the essential duties and responsibilities

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!