Raw Material Handler

Job Title

Raw Material Handler

Job Description

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 valuableand we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

Responsibilities

The primary function of the Raw Material Handler will work as part of the Production team to ensure that daily safety, quality and production goals are met. The Raw Material Handler will be responsible for unloading raw potatoes. Production/Coordination: Notifies the Supervisor of any problems with product or quality discrepancies. Reconcile raw materials in a timely manner. Investigate MUV variances. Loads, unloads and transfers materials within or near the plant, yard or work site, performing any combination of responsible duties. Coordinates daily with members of the quality team (hold). Make appropriate moves for QA and enter the information into the hold log as necessary. Stage Raw materials for loading when needed. Disposes of materials as deemed necessary. Expected to arrive at work on time. Willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to work flexible hours with advance notice. Ability to work overtime (including but not limited to Period End weekends). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality priorities. Adhere to the Shearer's break policy. Adherence to all warehouse rules and expectations. Accepts other duties as assigned, including but not limited to; flexing between finished goods, raw materials and inventory management as needed.

Qualifications

2-4 Years experience in Food Processing Manufacturing preferred Quality Assurance Experience a plus 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.