Waste Water Coordinator

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. 

Waste Water Coordinator

Full-Time Day Shift: Monday - Friday

Hourly Pay Rate Based on Skills and Experience

• Develops an understanding of water train from entry into plant through final disposal to Municipal treatment system

• Responsible for compliance with wastewater regulatory permits

• Works in conjunction with production and maintenance personnel to maximize water use efficiency

• Directs the operation and maintenance of pretreatment plant systems and equipment

• Coordinate sludge disposal, chemical/supplies purchases and maintenance activities

• Assures the effective testing of wastewater and recording of results

• Maintains data management for treatment systems (water consumption, treatment efficiencies, sludge production, chemical usage)

• Maintains relationships with vendors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies including chemical suppliers, sludge haulers/users, municipal officials

• Develop strategies for the improvement of treatment processes and equipment to economically meet effluent requirements as defined in discharge permit

• Previous wastewater experience preferred but not required. Certification a plus.

• Ability to manage complex issues while only referring the most difficult problems to higher-level staff.

• Excellent scientific, analytical, and diagnostic aptitude.

• Must have a mechanical aptitude for understanding and maintaining system equipment.

• Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work safely in varying climatic conditions.

• Ability to manage time effectively and make calculated decisions.

• Alternating working on off shifts or weekends as required.

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 .