Waste Water Technician

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 17 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.

Waste Water Technician

As a Wastewater Operator, you'll play a vital part in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our water treatment facilities. Here's what you'll be doing:

• Perform sample collection, preparation, and analytical laboratory testing

• Adjust the system processes and equipment based upon system analysis and trends

• Maintain records, perform data entry, and provide detailed standardized reporting

• Monitor and manage system performance to assure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency

• Follow technical operating procedures and develop operational improvements

• Manage time effectively in order to multitask and make calculated decisions across multiple processes

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance work; troubleshoot equipment and diagnose problems

• Maintain high degree of cleanliness for all treatment facilities and equipment

We want someone who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment and possesses the following skills and qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills:
  You'll be a team player who collaborates effectively with others.
• Excellent decision-making, time management, and organizational skills:
  You'll handle multiple priorities like a pro.
• Mechanical aptitude:
  You'll have a knack for understanding and working with equipment
• Laboratory analysis skills:
  You're eager to learn and perform critical lab procedures.
• Flexibility:
  You're ready to adjust to variable schedules when needed.
• Ohio EPA Class 1 wastewater operator license is preferred upon hire; must be obtained within a reasonable timeframe set by Shearers.
• Ability to work independently with a "get-it-done" attitude.

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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