1st Shift Food Inspector

Hanover Foods Corporation; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Foods Corporation is seeking 1st Shift Food Inspectors for our Centre Hall, PA location to learn and perform all aspects of Production/Entrée inspecting and packaging operations, removing defects and foreign materials from products and ensuring minimal waste and high product integrity.

The wage for this entry level position is $17 per hour, and Hanover Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• General skills to complete the job requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to work well with all people.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and be accurate in recordkeeping.
• Must be able to physically lift 50 pounds, if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Constructing boxes and/or cartons and placing appropriate liner inside, if required.
• Placing product into boxes and/or cartons.
• Weighing product prior to closing and stacking.
• Inspecting cartons/boxes to ensure they are properly sealed and have the correct day code affixed.
• Placing boxes/cartons on pallets.
• Moving boxes and pallets to designated areas when required.
• Inspecting and removing all defects and foreign materials from product as well as reporting specific findings to the Supervisor and/or Lead on duty.
• Keeping work areas clean in accordance with good housekeeping practices.
• Responsible for following food safety, legality, quality policies and procedures within the scope of the job responsibilities such as: GMP’s, HACCP, food safety, product quality, food security, plant security, etc.
• Adhering to common safety practices and procedures, including the wearing of protective clothing and equipment as required.
• Adhering to plant hygiene standards to ensure high product integrity.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Lead.

Skills

English literacy

Communication

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry
Job Location: Centre Hall, PA 16828
Job Shift: Day

Hanover Foods Corporation is currently seeking 1st Shift Food Inspectors for our CENTRE HALL, PENNSYVANIA LOCATION. Food Inspectors are responsible for learning and performing all aspects of Production/Entrée inspecting and packaging operations and removing all defects and foreign materials from products, achieving minimal waste. The wage for this entry level position is $17 per hour. Hanover Foods Corporation also offers a comprehensive benefits package such as medical, dental, prescription drug, and 401(k).

Job Duties

• Constructing boxes and/or cartons and placing appropriate liner inside, if required.
• Placing product into boxes and/or cartons.
• Weighing product prior to closing and stacking.
• Inspecting cartons/boxes to ensure they are properly sealed and have the correct day code affixed.
• Placing boxes/cartons on pallets.
• Moving boxes and pallets to designated areas when required.
• Inspecting and removing all defects and foreign materials from product as well as reporting specific findings to the Supervisor and/or Lead on duty.
• Keeping work areas clean in accordance with good housekeeping practices.
• Responsible for following food safety, legality, quality policies and procedures within the scope of the job responsibilities such as: GMP’s, HACCP, food safety, product quality, food security, plant security, etc.
• Adhering to common safety practices and procedures, including the wearing of protective clothing and equipment as required.
• Adhering to plant hygiene standards to ensure high product integrity.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Lead.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
• General skills to complete the job requirements in a satisfactory manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to work well with all people (other employees as well as management).
• Ability to pay attention to detail and be accurate in recordkeeping.
• Must be able to physically lift 50 pounds, if necessary.

Hanover Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, and/or any other characteristic protected by law.