1st Shift Unitizer Machine Operator FULL TIME

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Nottingham, PA is seeking a qualified Unitizer Operator. This position involves operating machinery, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring efficient product flow. Ideal candidates should have a high school education, forklift certification, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. This full-time role offers various benefits, including medical insurance and a 401k with a company match.

Benefits

Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation, holiday and sick time

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a current forklift license.
• Prior warehouse experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate the unitizers, switches, and other equipment to ensure a smooth flow of product.
• Maintain machines at maximum performance to meet quality standards.
• Count and load accurate quantities of product from holding lanes to unitizers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse procedures

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school education or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Herr Foods Inc. is a privately owned salty snack food manufacturer and distributor based in Nottingham, PA. We have been committed for the last 75+ years to making our Herr’s family business an enjoyable place to work. Eligible for up to a $250.00 retention bonus! We are currently seeking a qualified individual for our Unitizer Operator position, joining our Nottingham, PA team.

Schedule

• Schedule: Tuesday - Friday
• Hours: 3:30am-3:30pm
• Additional hours may be required due to business demands.

Benefits

• This position is full-time and benefit eligible. Elective benefits include: Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
• Marathon Health Clinic – a premier on-site healthcare provider located at our Nottingham, PA facility.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401k with a company match.
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
• Paid employee referral program.

What you need to get started

• Must complete a background and pre-employment drug screen, as well as a preplacement screening which tests the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• High school education; or up to one-year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior warehouse experience is a plus. Prior Herr's warehouse experience is a plus.
• Must possess a current forklift license.
• Knowledge of product codes and warehouse procedures.
• Must possess a stable work history with good references and pass drug screening.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Operate the unitizers, switches, and other equipment to ensure a smooth flow of product from production into the warehouse.
• Maintain machines at maximum performance to meet quality standards, including unit integrity, accurate unit counts and code dates.
• Operate the Unitizer PC for checking counts, changing destinations, entering items into lanes, and purging lanes when items are complete.
• Keep the reject line clear to support production.
• Will maintain forklift certification and perform forklift inspections, documenting and reporting any problems.
• Count and load accurate quantities of product from holding lanes to unitizers.
• Communicate with other shifts to maintain proper flow of products into and out of the warehouse.
• Purging finished product from holding lanes at the end of shift and ensuring lanes are counted for accuracy by shift end.
• Troubleshoot issues and work with the process lead and maintenance to resolve mechanical issues.
• Conduct daily and weekly PMs.
• Record mechanical issues for potential work during slower production.
• Perform mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical repairs on unitizer equipment and switches; assist maintenance as needed.
• Follow GMP and SQF requirements and attend related meetings and/or training; operate by MES standards and procedures.
• Wear appropriate PPE when on duty.
• Keep the work area and machines clean and organized; maintain pallet storage areas free of non-related items.
• Other duties may be assigned.

For questions about this position or others, please contact the Human Resources department at 610-932-6500 or [e-mail].

Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities.