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…
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Shearer's makes snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues and communities.
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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, Win, Grow, and Impact.
Shearer's makes snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues and communities.
LinkedIn followers
34,590
People associated on LinkedIn
2,233
Reported office locations
100 Lincoln Way East, Massillon, OH 44646, US
225 Pittstown Rd, Bristol, Virginia 24201, US
692 Wabash Ave. North, Brewster, OH 44613, US
821 PA-97, Waterford, Pennsylvania 16441, US
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745 Southgate Dr, Guelph, Ontario N1G 3R3, CA
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800 4th St NW, Perham, Minnesota 56573, US
7330 W Sherman St, Phoenix, Arizona 85043, US
2255 Phoenix Ave SE, Massillon, Ohio 44646, US
4100 Millennium Blvd SE, Massillon, Ohio 44646, US
705 W Dustman Rd, Bluffton, Indiana 46714, US
700 Superpufft St., Perry, FL 32348, US
120 C Line, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 3Z8, CA
880 Gana Crt, Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1N8, CA
705 East Lake Rd NE, Airdrie, Alberta T4A 2J5, CA
Business categories
Food and Beverage
Manufacturing
Other recorded names
Shearer's Internal Job Board Current Employees
Shearer's Foods
Specialties
Snack Foods
Kettle Chips
Manufacturing
Snacks
Foods
Brands
Cookies and Crackers
Contract Manufacturing
and Private Label
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
503,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Massillon, OH
Organization type
Privately Held
Year founded
1974
Specialties
Snack FoodsKettle ChipsManufacturingSnacksFoodsBrandsCookies and CrackersContract Manufacturingand Private Label
Shearer's Foods has 8 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Airdrie, Guelph and Mississauga.
Shearer's Foods: Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers.
2+ YOECandidates need a Class 4 Alberta power engineer certification, two years of experience managing and troubleshooting boilers, and strong mechanical and analytical skills. A Millwright certification is an asset, along with comfort with electrical work and PLC controls.
Shearer's Foods: Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers.
Candidates need the physical ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout a shift and to work across the Baking Department, including cream, batter and crème systems. The posting asks for accurate measuring, record keeping and comfort working around food allergens such as peanuts, wheat, dairy and soy.
Shearer's Foods: Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers.
5+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience, 5+ years of B2B food sales, and knowledge of the Canadian grocery retail channel. Bilingual English and French, written and spoken, is required.
Shearer's Foods: Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers.
5+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience, 5+ years of B2B sales in consumer food manufacturing, and working knowledge of major Canadian grocery and club retailers. Bilingual English and Spanish is preferred.
Shearer's Foods: Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers.
Candidates need physical stamina for heavy lifting, bending, kneeling and working at height, plus the ability to follow lockout and PPE safety rules. Prior industrial or janitorial cleaning experience is an asset, along with basic math, reading and communication skills.
Shearer's Foods: Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers.
2+ YOECandidates need at least 2 years of facilities maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. They must be able to use hand and power tools, handle material and equipment safely, and work in high or low temperatures, fumes, loud noise and around moving machinery.
Forklift, Scissor lift, Boom lift, Hand tools, Power tools
Shearer's Foods: Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers.
2+ YOECandidates need a post-secondary education or apprenticeship in a mechanical trade and two years of field service or field repair experience. Strong automation and troubleshooting skills, comfort with electrical and PLC controls, and the ability to use hand and power tools are also required.
PLC, VFD, hand tools, power tools, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems
Shearer's Foods: Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers.
3+ YOECandidates need 3 to 5 years of manufacturing maintenance electrical experience, preferred, and PLC experience. They should know electrical theory, schematic reading, motor control and testing instruments such as VOM meters and meggers.
VOM meter, Megger, Ammeter, Ohmmeter, Voltmeter, Chart recorder