1st Shift Utility Person (1097)

HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION•Penn Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting Leads in setting up lines and filling in for various positions as assigned by the Supervisor. The Utility Person must have knowledge of the Depal Machine operation, be able to operate a forklift and an electric pallet jack, and function in a laborer capacity for ingredient and container handling. This role also involves performing the duties of a Closing Machine Operator, preparing brines as a Sauce Cook, preparing concentrate, understanding bean soaking procedures, and operating at least one processing vessel. The position requires heavy lifting and immediate reporting of any mechanical and/or safety issues to the Supervisor and/or Leadperson. The Utility Person must maintain a clean work area, adhere to good housekeeping practices, and follow common safety practices and procedures, including wearing protective equipment and clothing. Additionally, adherence to the Company’s plant hygiene standards is crucial for high product integrity. The role includes responsibility for executing food safety, legality, and quality policies and procedures, such as GMP’s, HACCP, safety, product quality, food security, and plant security. Other duties may be assigned by the Supervisor and/or Leadperson.

Requirements

Basic math skills
Ability to record data onto a spreadsheet
Ability to communicate with management and co-workers
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work in all environments
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Depal Machine operation
Ability to operate a forklift
Ability to operate an electric pallet jack
Ability to function in a laborer capacity for ingredient handling and container handling
Ability to perform the duties of a Closing Machine Operator
Ability to perform the duties of a Sauce Cook (prepare brines)
Ability to prepare concentrate
Understanding of bean soaking procedures
Ability to operate at least one processing vessel

Responsibilities

Assisting Leads in setting up lines.
Filling in for various positions as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Leadperson.
Operating the Depal Machine.
Operating a forklift and an electric pallet jack.
Performing laborer duties for ingredient handling and container handling.
Performing the duties of a Closing Machine Operator.
Preparing brines as a Sauce Cook.
Preparing concentrate.
Understanding bean soaking procedures.
Operating at least one processing vessel.
Performing heavy lifting.
Reporting any mechanical and/or safety issues to Supervisor and/or Leadperson immediately.
Keeping work area clean and in accordance with good housekeeping practices.
Adhering to common safety practices and procedures, including wearing protective equipment and clothing.
Adhering to the Company’s plant hygiene standards.
Executing food safety, legality, and quality policies and procedures within the scope of job responsibilities (e.g., GMP’s, HACCP, safety, product quality, food security, plant security).
Performing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Leadperson.