Water Resources Technician

You already LOVE us and the SNACKS WE MAKE!

Chips, Cookies, Crackers, Wafers, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, Tortilla Chips... yeah, we make them ALL! Shearer's is the company behind all your favorite snack brands.

We have over 5,000 associates in 17 state-of-the-art manufacturing and warehouse sites in North America that produce over 800 million pounds of snacks per year. Did you know that we buy 20% of all the potatoes grown in the US? WOW!

And we know what you're thinking...how can I get my hands on some free goodies? Our team members can take home free snacks!

Your seat at the best snacks table:

The Water Resources Technician both operates and maintains equipment and systems in a continuous improvement-based and safe work environment. Position is responsible for the ongoing management and maintenance of the water and wastewater processes to meet both plant and environmental standards. This position reports to the Water Resources Supervisor.

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  The Water Resources Technician is accountable for, including but not limited to, the following job responsibilities:

  
  
  
  
  • Complies with all safety and environmental regulations
  • Perform daily sample collection, preparation and analytical laboratory testing
  • Adjust the treatment processes, chemical feed rates and equipment, based upon lab analysis, system trends and SOP's
  • Maintain records, perform data entry, and provide standardized end-of-shift reporting
  • Monitor and manage the system performance to assure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency
  • Follow technical operating procedures and develop operational improvements
  • Maintain a high degree of cleanliness for all treatment facilities and equipment
  • Continually grow in systems and operational knowledge
  
  
  
  

What you bring to the party:

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  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  * Interpersonal skills
  * Decision-making skills, time management and organizational skills
  * Ability to manage priorities and multiple duties simultaneously
  * Ability to learn and perform laboratory analysis
  * Ability to work variable schedule when necessary
  * Mechanical aptitude
  * Ohio EPA Class 1 wastewater operator's license or ability to acquire one within 2 years of employment
  * Ability and desire to accomplish assigned duties in an unsupervised environment
  * "Team-player" and "get-it-done" attitude
  
  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  Physical Requirements
  * Must be able to walk and stand for a prolonged period of time
  * Must be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach
  * Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  * Must be able to climb or balance
  * Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
  * Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

  Vision Requirements
  * Close vision
  * Distance vision
  * Color vision
  * Peripheral vision
  * Depth perception
  * Ability to adjust focus

  Working Conditions
  The Water Resources Technician position is located in a manufacturing environment, which includes:
  * Exposure to high temperatures
  * Fumes or airborne particles
  * Moving mechanical parts and vibration
  * Loud noise level

  
  

We offer a variety pack of benefits after just 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.

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!