Packer - Nights

Campbell's•Hanover, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Packer, you help deliver high-quality products by packaging finished goods accurately, safely, and efficiently. You perform quality inspections, follow food safety requirements, and work with the production team to keep packaging operations moving and ensure products meet company standards. The position is located in Hanover, Pennsylvania, on B or D shift, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, following a rotating AWS schedule of four days on and four days off. Starting pay is $18.60 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift differential. The role includes preparing packaging materials, checking packaging equipment and finished products, packing and sealing cartons, stacking and moving materials, cleaning and sanitation, and supporting production line start-ups and equipment changeovers. Packers follow plant procedures, safety rules, and food safety standards, and may work overtime as required to support production needs. The work involves continuous standing, hand use, visual inspections, and repetitive motion; frequent walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, and carrying; and occasional climbing, kneeling, squatting, overhead work, and ladder use. Employees must be able to lift up to 25 pounds continuously and up to 50 pounds occasionally; heavier lifting may be required with assistance. The environment includes moving mechanical equipment, loud manufacturing conditions, wet and humid conditions, and occasional elevated work areas, airborne particles, and cleaning chemicals. Personal protective equipment is required. The company offers competitive health, dental, 401k, and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Individual base pay depends on work location and factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training; total pay may include other forms of compensation.

Requirements

Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment while following safety and food safety requirements.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product and packaging defects.
Ability to follow written instructions, packaging specifications, and production procedures.
Ability to perform repetitive work while maintaining quality standards.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform manual labor throughout the shift.
Ability to safely lift and handle products and packaging materials.
Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Willingness to work overtime as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED.
One year of production or manufacturing experience.
Previous experience in food manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, or assembly environments.
Experience operating pallet jacks or packaging-related equipment.
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification or experience following LOTO procedures.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, and housekeeping standards.
Experience supporting sanitation activities and equipment changeovers.

Responsibilities

Prepare cartons, trays, and displays by folding, taping, sorting, labeling, and staging materials for production.
Check that tape guns and taping equipment have adequate supplies and are functioning properly.
Visually inspect finished product packaging, including bag registration, code dates, pricing, seals, and overall package integrity.
Remove out-of-specification products and communicate packaging concerns to Machine Operators, Coordinators, or Supervisors.
Pack products to established specifications and ensure correct labels are applied.
Seal, tape, and prepare cartons for shipment.
Stack cartons and trays on pallets using approved stacking patterns.
Use pallet jacks, when applicable, to move finished goods and materials safely.
Clear loose product and packaging materials from work areas and dispose of defective bags, boxes, and trays.
Assist with product rework according to plant procedures.
Perform sanitation and cleaning activities, including equipment washes, seasoner cleanings, and wipe-outs.
Prepare production lines for start-up and assist with equipment changeovers as needed.
Operate tray-making and stapling equipment when required.
Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during required cleaning and sanitation activities.
Identify and remove defects from product streams.
Maintain a clean, organized work area and support 5S initiatives.
Store materials and supplies in designated locations and keep aisles and exits clear.
Follow food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety policies, and housekeeping requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Work overtime as required to support production needs.