Housekeeping Team Member

As a Housekeeping Team Member at Shearer’s, you will be responsible for the thorough cleaning and sanitation of our entire facility, including production areas, offices, restrooms, and common spaces. Utilizing industrial housekeeping chemicals, you’ll uphold the cleanliness standards necessary for a food-safe environment, liaising closely with the Bristol Sanitation Supervisor to ensure top quality.

The Housekeeping Team Member role at Shearer’s in Bristol operates on a full-time night shift from 12 AM to 8 AM, Sunday through Thursday, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance while contributing to our snack production efficiency.

Shearer’s offers comprehensive benefits to Housekeeping Team Members after just 30 days of employment. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan with matching contributions, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off after 90 days. Additionally, employees may enjoy taking home free snacks!

Yes, at Shearer’s, we are proud of our commitment to inclusivity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for the Housekeeping Team Member role, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

When addressing this question, share specific cleaning methods you’ve employed, emphasizing the safety and effectiveness of using industrial cleaning chemicals while complying with health regulations. Familiarizing yourself with the sanitation protocols common in food environments can make a great impression.

For this question, highlight your initiative by illustrating a scenario where you addressed cleaning needs promptly. Detail how you prioritize tasks while ensuring that the cleanliness standards of the facility are not compromised.

This is an opportunity to showcase your teamwork skills. Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to collaborate, support colleagues, and contribute to a positive work environment while keeping the focus on achieving common goals.

Your motivation could stem from the importance of hygiene in food safety. Discuss how the role supports the overall production process at Shearer’s and the pride you take in ensuring a clean, safe environment for everyone.

A strong answer would detail prioritization based on urgency, such as immediate concerns versus scheduled tasks. Mentioning how you adapt to real-time needs in a fast-paced atmosphere is key to demonstrating your capability.

Using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result), describe your proactive approach to identifying and either mitigating or reporting hazards. This showcases your safety awareness and problem-solving abilities.

Discuss any relevant training or experiences that indicate your understanding of safe usage and handling of industrial cleaning substances. If you have certifications or knowledge of safety data sheets, be sure to mention that too.

Emphasize teamwork as essential for effective communication, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, and building camaraderie. Provide an example where teamwork directly impacted the success of a project or task.

Share personal strategies that help maintain your energy and focus during the night shift, such as staying organized, utilizing breaks wisely, and maintaining a positive demeanor while sharing the importance of accomplishing cleaning goals.

Frame your answer with a real-life challenge you've managed in a previous role. Detail how you analyzed the situation, consulted with your team, and what effective solutions emerged from your collaboration.