Manufacturing Material Handler, Night Shift

As a Manufacturing Material Handler at Shearer’s Foods, your day revolves around packing, assembling boxes, and inspecting our delightful snack products. You'll ensure that everything meets our high-quality standards and handles tasks that help maintain cleanliness and efficiency in our facility. Your collaborative spirit will play a critical role in the overall operation and success of our production team!

To become a Manufacturing Material Handler at Shearer’s Foods, we prefer candidates with prior manufacturing or warehouse experience. However, what’s more beneficial is your ability to work well in a team, communicate effectively, and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced environment. Basic math skills and the ability to lift up to 25+ pounds are also necessary to perform well in this role.

The starting pay rate for a Manufacturing Material Handler at Shearer’s Foods is $18.27 per hour, with an additional $1.00 shift differential for night shifts. This competitive pay structure reflects our commitment to valuing our employees who help produce over 800 million pounds of snacks every year!

Manufacturing Material Handlers at Shearer’s Foods enjoy a variety of benefits after just 30 days of employment. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan with a match, short and long-term disability coverage, and more! Plus, you can take advantage of Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

As a Manufacturing Material Handler at Shearer’s Foods, you will work from 6:45 PM to 7 AM on a 2,2,3 schedule. This means you will have a set number of days on and off, providing you with consistency while allowing for time to recharge away from work. If you thrive during the night and like a steady rhythm in your routine, this schedule is perfect for you!

In your answer, focus on specific roles or tasks you've performed in previous jobs. Highlight any relevant skills such as handling inventory, operating machinery, or maintaining safety standards. Express your commitment to teamwork and maintaining quality in production, which is key at Shearer’s Foods.

Discuss how you maintain focus and productivity during repetitive tasks. You could mention techniques like setting small goals, staying organized, and engaging in team discussions to keep energy levels up. Emphasize your 'can-do' attitude and passion for the work done at Shearer’s.

Product quality largely hinges on attention to detail. Discuss how inspecting each product, maintaining cleanliness, and following operational procedures contribute to quality. Additionally, express your understanding of Shearer’s commitment to high standards and how you'd align your work practices with that goal.

Share a specific example where teamwork was crucial. Discuss your role, how you communicated with others, and how collaboration led to achieving a shared goal. Highlight any leadership qualities that you brought into the situation, like problem-solving or delegating tasks.

Acknowledge challenges such as keeping up with demand while maintaining quality. Discuss how you can prioritize tasks efficiently, stay organized, and seek assistance when necessary. Mention that your flexibility and positive mindset help you adapt to changing situations.

Emphasize your understanding of safety protocols. Discuss how maintaining a clean workspace and using proper lifting techniques are crucial. Talk about your commitment to safety and how you plan to be a proactive team member in ensuring a safe working environment at Shearer’s.

Be honest about your love for snacks and your appreciation for a company that focuses on quality. Discuss how the values of Shearer’s resonate with you and how you’re excited about contributing to producing products that bring enjoyment to others.

Discuss skills such as good communication, teamwork, organizational abilities, and attention to detail. Mention any relevant experience or qualities that would help you succeed in meeting the demands of the job effectively while being part of the Shearer’s team.

Absolutely! Explain that you thrive in pressure-filled situations by staying focused, keeping a positive mindset, and utilizing time management strategies that enable you to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Share any experience you have with machinery, production software, inventory management systems, or any technological tools used in previous roles. Explain your willingness to learn and adapt to Shearer’s technology if required, showing your proactive nature.