1st Shift Heavy Laborer (1068/1069)

HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION•Penn Township, PA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing general, non-mechanical laborer duties throughout the Plant. This includes sight inspecting and removing defects or extraneous material from product, preparing raw materials for production, and depositing fatback into cans by hand or meat depositor. The role requires physically lifting up to 100 pounds as needed, inspecting containers for seam integrity, proper lid placement, and fill levels. Additionally, the Heavy Laborer is responsible for maintaining a clean work area by sweeping, dumping, and disposing of production materials. They must understand how certain equipment operates and how to stop it if automatic functions fail, and should not leave their assigned work area without supervisor permission. Reporting any mechanical or safety issues immediately to the Supervisor and/or Leadperson is crucial. The position requires adherence to common safety practices, including wearing protective clothing and equipment, and maintaining plant hygiene standards for high product integrity. Following food safety, legality, and quality policies and procedures, such as GMP’s, HACCP, safety, product quality, food security, and plant security, is essential. Responsibilities also include assisting in loading and unloading kettles in retorts and operating a forklift, electric pallet jack, bobcat, and hoist when needed. Other duties may be assigned by the Supervisor and/or Leadperson.

Requirements

Basic math skills
Ability to record data onto a spreadsheet
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate with management and co-workers
Must be able to work overtime as required
Must maintain a good attendance record
Safe work habits
The ability to attend work predictably and regularly and to be punctual.
The ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions (whether presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form).
The ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts to practical situations.
The ability to work cooperatively with others.
The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
The ability to perform several tasks at once.
The ability to follow direction or instruction.
The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.
The ability to lift and move 100 pounds.
The ability to sit/stand/bend/stretch, etc.
The ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with the hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Performing general, non-mechanical laborer duties throughout the Plant.
Sight inspects and removes defects or any extraneous material from product.
Prepares raw materials for production.
Deposits fatback into cans by hand or meat depositor.
Physically lifting up to 100 pounds as required.
Container inspections to include seam inspections, proper lid placements, and proper fill levels in containers.
Keeping work area clean to include sweeping, dumping, and/or disposing of materials used in production.
Understanding how certain equipment operates and how to stop equipment if the automatic function fails.
Reporting any mechanical and/or safety problems immediately to the Supervisor and/or Leadperson.
Adhering to common safety practices/guidelines, including the wearing of protective clothing and equipment as required.
Adhering to plant hygiene standards to ensure high product integrity.
Following food safety, legality and quality policies and procedures within the scope of the job responsibilities such as but not limited to: GMP’s, HACCP, safety, product quality, food security, plant security, etc.
Assisting in loading and unloading kettles in the retorts.
Operating a forklift, electric pallet jack, bobcat and hoist when needed.
Performing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Leadperson.