Salty Processing Operator - 3rd Shift

Campbell's•Hanover, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salty Processing Operator safely and efficiently operates food-processing equipment to produce high-quality products and maintain a continuous flow to packaging lines. The role involves mixing ingredients, monitoring process conditions and product quality, adjusting equipment and processes, completing production documentation, and following food safety, sanitation, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Operators also support equipment changeovers and minor maintenance, material handling and inventory, waste disposal, and 5S initiatives. The position is located in Hanover, Pennsylvania, on the 3rd shift, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM, Sunday–Thursday. Starting pay is $22.50 per hour plus a $2.00 shift differential. Mandatory overtime may be required as business needs require.

Requirements

Ability to safely operate manufacturing and food-processing equipment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and food safety.
Ability to follow batch sheets, recipes, production schedules, and operational procedures.
Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to perform equipment setups, changeovers, and minor maintenance activities.
Ability to accurately complete production logs and documentation.
Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions within established guidelines.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
Willingness to work overtime as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
One year of manufacturing, processing, or production experience.
Previous experience operating food-processing equipment.
Forklift and/or pallet jack operating experience.
Experience with preventative maintenance and equipment troubleshooting.
Knowledge of GMPs, food safety requirements, sanitation procedures, and allergen controls.
Experience with production documentation and quality monitoring systems.
Experience supporting continuous improvement or 5S initiatives.

Responsibilities

Operate processing equipment to produce products within Quality Assurance standards and established production specifications.
Mix ingredients and monitor temperature, moisture, and product consistency, adjusting as needed.
Monitor product flow and remove improperly formed or out-of-specification product.
Operate, shut down, clean, and perform changeovers on processing equipment according to established procedures.
Assist with preventative maintenance and perform minor equipment adjustments and troubleshooting.
Read and follow batch sheets, recipes, and production instructions accurately.
Monitor and document temperatures, mix times, item numbers, and raw material weights; adjust processes as needed.
Monitor for potential foreign material contamination and escalate concerns appropriately.
Follow sanitation procedures for equipment cleanups, changeovers, and chemical handling.
Track and dispose of waste according to company procedures.
Move raw materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment as required.
Maintain appropriate raw material levels and communicate inventory needs to production leadership.
Safely and efficiently unload raw material deliveries and trailers.
Maintain cutter blade inventory and disposal procedures, and ensure Urschel Heads operate efficiently.
Test and receive new oil, filter and test used oil, and maintain proper oil levels in processing equipment.
Maintain working knowledge of heat exchanger systems and related processing equipment.
Monitor seasoning application rates and make adjustments when applicable.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and support 5S initiatives.
Follow food safety, safety, and GMP requirements.
Immediately report equipment concerns, safety hazards, and workplace injuries.
Support mandatory overtime as business needs require and perform additional duties as assigned.