Shearer's Foods
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. Job Details
PLC/HMI Automation Controls Technician Day Shift 8am‑4pm Pay Rate $ 40.00/hr and up based on skills and experience. This position is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the controls and automation equipment which includes troubleshooting, performing program backups, and system upgrades. Direct involvement with cross‑functional team that include safety, quality, engineering, and production. This position will provide technical guidance to other members of the maintenance team and other technical members of Shearers to develop higher controls capabilities across the network. Responsibilities
Execute tasks in a safe manner. Embrace and help to develop a people safety first culture. Perform advanced troubleshooting functions by using the PLC and HMI code to diagnose issues that are causing downtime. Ownership of regular program backups and ensure that all program changes adhere to Shearer’s safety and quality standards. Perform all assigned maintenance tasks such as preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and inspections. Develop and train maintenance personnel on control systems and functions. Provide recommendations for equipment upgrades to avoid obsolescence issues. Continually improve knowledge base regarding advances in parts, equipment, and processes to keep abreast of changes and innovations in equipment selection. Develop and execute PM’s on controls equipment and control cabinets. Assist in the development of base line safe work performance expectations and work practices. Identify and correct any unsafe condition and identify and unsafe action observed. · Ability to make changes to existing PLC and HMI programs to improve the process. Perform the above duties in a food safe manner adhering to all GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices. Qualifications
Full familiarity with computer programs such as Auto‑Cad, Microsoft Office, etc. Strong electrical troubleshooting and understanding. Full familiarity with Rockwell PLC software and can design, write and troubleshoot same. RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, Connected Components Workbench (CCW), FactoryTalk View Studio. Full familiarity with Rockwell hardware and can design, write and troubleshoot same. SLC 500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, panelview, powerflex. Familiarity with high‑speed manufacturing and packaging processes, operations and associated machinery. Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical prints. ABB & Fanuc Robot programming (and others). Education and/or Experience Required. Five years of industrial experience in maintenance or related field. Physical Demands
The employee is regularly: Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit. Occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Work Environment
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. The employee must be able to enter, egress and traverse areas inside and outside of machinery, and must be able to climb ladders for purposes of inspection. The employee in this position works with safety critical products, therefore are required to have the ability to differentiate colors that are critical to job performance. Position requires climbing and balancing around and on top of machines while simultaneously using various hand tools. The employee must have full range of motion necessary for moving in and out of all positions. Employee must have good sensation essential to gauge heat exposure when working around hot equipment, dies or furnaces. We Offer a Feast of Benefits after 30 days. 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. Paid Time Off (PTO) available after 90-days. 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. Pay Range: Salary Range: USD $40.00/Hr. – USD $46.00/Hr. Shearer’s Foods
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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. Job Details
PLC/HMI Automation Controls Technician Day Shift 8am‑4pm Pay Rate $ 40.00/hr and up based on skills and experience. This position is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the controls and automation equipment which includes troubleshooting, performing program backups, and system upgrades. Direct involvement with cross‑functional team that include safety, quality, engineering, and production. This position will provide technical guidance to other members of the maintenance team and other technical members of Shearers to develop higher controls capabilities across the network. Responsibilities
Execute tasks in a safe manner. Embrace and help to develop a people safety first culture. Perform advanced troubleshooting functions by using the PLC and HMI code to diagnose issues that are causing downtime. Ownership of regular program backups and ensure that all program changes adhere to Shearer’s safety and quality standards. Perform all assigned maintenance tasks such as preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and inspections. Develop and train maintenance personnel on control systems and functions. Provide recommendations for equipment upgrades to avoid obsolescence issues. Continually improve knowledge base regarding advances in parts, equipment, and processes to keep abreast of changes and innovations in equipment selection. Develop and execute PM’s on controls equipment and control cabinets. Assist in the development of base line safe work performance expectations and work practices. Identify and correct any unsafe condition and identify and unsafe action observed. · Ability to make changes to existing PLC and HMI programs to improve the process. Perform the above duties in a food safe manner adhering to all GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices. Qualifications
Full familiarity with computer programs such as Auto‑Cad, Microsoft Office, etc. Strong electrical troubleshooting and understanding. Full familiarity with Rockwell PLC software and can design, write and troubleshoot same. RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, Connected Components Workbench (CCW), FactoryTalk View Studio. Full familiarity with Rockwell hardware and can design, write and troubleshoot same. SLC 500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, panelview, powerflex. Familiarity with high‑speed manufacturing and packaging processes, operations and associated machinery. Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical prints. ABB & Fanuc Robot programming (and others). Education and/or Experience Required. Five years of industrial experience in maintenance or related field. Physical Demands
The employee is regularly: Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit. Occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Work Environment
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. The employee must be able to enter, egress and traverse areas inside and outside of machinery, and must be able to climb ladders for purposes of inspection. The employee in this position works with safety critical products, therefore are required to have the ability to differentiate colors that are critical to job performance. Position requires climbing and balancing around and on top of machines while simultaneously using various hand tools. The employee must have full range of motion necessary for moving in and out of all positions. Employee must have good sensation essential to gauge heat exposure when working around hot equipment, dies or furnaces. We Offer a Feast of Benefits after 30 days. 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. Paid Time Off (PTO) available after 90-days. 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. Pay Range: Salary Range: USD $40.00/Hr. – USD $46.00/Hr. Shearer’s Foods
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