Sanitation

Shearer's Foods; Waterford (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer’s Foods in Waterford, PA is hiring a Sanitation Team Member for weekend shifts (Fri-Sun) at the Waterford Plant. The role focuses on cleaning production and non-production areas, following GMP and sanitation logs, with forklift and scissor lift training.

Starting hourly rate is $17.90 per hour with a $2.00 night shift premium; shifts run 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am, totaling 36 paid hours while paid 40. We value safety, reliability, and the ability to work in a manufacturing environment with

Qualifications

• Prior experience in industrial cleaning with power-washing equipment or janitorial services.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, fumes, moving parts, noise, and allergens.
• Basic counting and math skills; ability to read and understand written material.
• Good listening and communication abilities for operating procedures and logs.

Responsibilities

• Perform sanitation in production and non-production areas.
• Operate forklift and scissor lift after training.
• Clean equipment, ceilings to floors, using chemicals and power washers; maintain logs.
• Clean offices, hallways, locker rooms, break rooms; assist with outside grounds and snow removal.

Skills

Industrial cleaning

Attention to safety

Reading and math

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer’s is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.

With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer’s has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.

Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer’s is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.

At Shearer’s Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

Responsibilities

Sanitation

Waterford Plant

821 Route 97 South Waterford, Pennsylvania 16441

Weekend 12 hr. (6am-6pm) & (6pm - 6am) (Fri-Sat-Sun = works 36 hr. but paid 40)

Hourly Starting Rate - $17.90/Hr ($2.00 shift premiums for nights)

The Sanitation Team member is responsible for production and non-production areas of the plant, as outlined in the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), working to prevent product contamination and adulteration, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety.

This individual will work on all aspect of cleaning from the ceilings to the floor and will be trained to operate a forklift and a scissor lift. Responsible for thoroughly cleaning all manufacturing equipment and will use chemicals and power washers to ensure cleanliness, maintain necessary records and sanitation cleaning logs. May also be required to clean office areas, hallways, locker rooms and break rooms, to include cleanup of trash and vacuum carpets. Clean up outside grounds as needed and snow removal in walkways to the plant. Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in industrial cleaning with the use of industrial power-washing equipment and chemical cleaning a plus, and/or janitorial services cleaning.

• 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 and Hot surfaces.

• Knowledge of counting and basic math

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the essential duties and responsibilities

• Ability to read and comprehend written material

• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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