Sheetz Again Recognized Among Ohio's Best Employers

ALTOONA, Pa., May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- "Sheetz is the best company I've ever worked for," said Melissa Thomas of North Lima, Ohio. "I feel wanted and appreciated, and a real part of the Sheetz team."

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Thomas is a manager at the Sheetz convenience store at North Lima, and her work experience is one reason Sheetz, Inc. has once again been named one of the Best Employers in Ohio. Sheetz ranked #4 in the 2010 survey.

"I like the working conditions and the way Sheetz helps us serve our customers," added Rieko Takara, a sales associate in Calcutta, Ohio. "The benefits are great too. It's just a great place to work."

Sheetz is one of only ten large Ohio companies to receive the award. Winners were chosen by the Best Companies Group through a two-part process of evaluation. 25 percent of a company's score was based on workplace policies, philosophy, systems and demographics, while 75 percent consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the final rankings. Sheetz has received this honor for the fourth time in the past five years. Sheetz also took a spot on a similar list in North Carolina and has made Pennsylvania's list for the eighth year in a row.

"This is a tremendous honor," said Stan Sheetz, president and CEO.  "It is extra special because the award reflects what our employees think of this company. It is gratifying to know our employee family is as happy with us as we are with them."  

The Best Employers in Ohio survey and award program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in the state of Ohio, benefiting the state's economy, its workforce and businesses.  Sheetz was evaluated for its workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics, and employees were questioned on their experiences. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration, survey and analysis process and determined the final rankings.

As for Sheetz employees Thomas and Takara, Sheetz is more than just a great place to work. "I enjoy the hours and the working conditions. It's like my second home and my second family," said Thomas. "Sheetz gives me the tools I need to succeed. I know that if I need help with a problem, all I have to do is ask," added Takara.

More information on the Best Employers in Ohio survey and award program is available at BestEmployersOH.com.

Sheetz is built on a philosophy of total customer focus which comes from the company's devotion to their customers and employees. Sheetz has 29 locations in Ohio and employs more than 846 people in the state. The employees are eligible for a host of benefits including a quarterly bonus, 401k with company match and an employee stock ownership plan. As Sheetz continues to grow and expand, they are always looking for great people to add to their team. Those interested may find more information at www.Sheetz.com.

Established in 1952 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Sheetz, Inc. is one of America's fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains, with more than $3.7 billion in revenue for 2009 and more than 13,000 employees.  The company operates more than 360 convenience locations throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio and North Carolina.  Sheetz provides an award-winning menu of MTO® subs, sandwiches and salads, which are ordered through unique touch-screen order point terminals.  Sheetz currently ranks on the Best Places to Work list in Ohio and North Carolina and has been on that list in Pennsylvania for eight consecutive years.  All Sheetz convenience stores are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  For more information, visit www.sheetz.com.

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