3rd Shift Production Laborer

HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION•Centre Hall, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hanover Foods Corporation is seeking a Production Laborer for its Centre Hall, Pennsylvania plant. This entry-level position performs general, non-mechanical duties throughout the plant, including preparing raw materials for production and inspecting products for defects. The role includes container inspections for seams, lid placement, and fill levels, as well as maintaining clean work areas by sweeping and disposing of production materials. Production Laborers pack and inspect finished products, prepare pallets for storage, learn production-line flow, and clean machinery as applicable. They perform production checks and paperwork during the shift and follow food safety, quality, hygiene, security, and workplace safety procedures. Normal hours are 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.; a $0.75 third-shift differential applies while working those stated hours. Part-time options are available for seasonal work. Hanover Foods Corporation offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Ability to attend work predictably and regularly and to be punctual.
Ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply them to practical situations.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
Ability to perform several tasks at once.
Ability to follow directions or instructions.
Ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.
Ability to lift and move 80 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, and stretch.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and to reach with the hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Prepare raw materials for production and inspect products for defects.
Inspect containers for seams, proper lid placement, and proper fill levels.
Stack product boxes on pallets and shrink-wrap them for storage.
Inspect finished products for quality and proper labeling.
Pack finished products into boxes or totes; inspect pallets, boxes, and totes for defective units; place poly liners in totes; ensure proper weights; and stack and shrink-wrap products for storage as needed.
Learn production-line flow and set up production of various products for the Production Department.
Clean machinery as applicable and keep work areas clean in accordance with good housekeeping practices.
Perform checks and complete paperwork throughout the shift, ensuring accuracy and legible handwriting.
Follow food safety, legality, quality, food security, plant security, GMP, and HACCP policies and procedures relevant to the role.
Follow safety practices and procedures, including wearing appropriate PPE when necessary.
Report safety issues promptly to the Supervisor and/or Lead.
Follow plant hygiene standards to maintain product integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Lead.