Stacker, Dumper Line Worker, PA

Pero Family Farms Careers•Hanover, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking reliable and detail-oriented individuals to join our operations team as Stackers and Dumpers. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that fresh produce is carefully handled, accurately packed, safely stacked, and efficiently moved through the production process. The ideal candidate is dependable, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and committed to maintaining food safety and quality standards. Shift flexibility is required.

Requirements

Prior experience in produce handling, warehouse, or food processing preferred.
Ability to work in varying temperatures (cold storage and production areas).
Strong attention to detail to maintain quality and food safety standards.
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, perform repetitive tasks, and bend frequently as required.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English (Spanish bilingual a plus), preferred.
Commitment to teamwork, reliability, and safety practices.
Fast-paced production facility handling perishable fresh produce.
Exposure to varying temperatures, including cold storage, refrigerated, and damp environments.
Frequent interaction with conveyors, pallet jacks, shrink wrap equipment, and other production machinery.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and required (e.g., gloves, hairnets).
Work may involve exposure to moisture, organic materials, and routine sanitation chemicals.
Noise levels may vary depending on production activity.
Shift flexibility is preferred.
Overtime available and job involves working weekends and some holidays.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching.
Repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements for packing, stacking, and sorting tasks.
Manual dexterity required to handle produce, labeling, and packaging materials.
Ability to maintain pace with production line speed.
Visual ability to inspect produce for quality, defects, and foreign materials.
Minimum High School Education / G.E.D. preferred or applicable certification
Understanding of Produce Standards, and or basic produce experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Spanish bilingual a plus

Responsibilities

Safely stack packed cartons or crates onto pallets for storage or shipment.
Wrap and secure pallets to ensure safe transport and minimize product damage.
Follow stacking patterns to optimize space, air flow and maintain load stability.
Load and dump raw produce onto conveyors, hoppers, or processing lines.
Monitor product flow and remove foreign materials or defective items.
Ensure dumping is done safely to prevent bruising, damage, or product falling on the floor.