1st Shift Production Associate - $16-$19/hr

DeLallo; Penn (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Program

On-Line Purchase Discount

Job summary

The DeLallo Penn Production facility in Penn, PA is hiring for a Food Production Line Associate. This role operates machinery, assembles ingredients to recipe guidelines, and maintains cleanliness and safety on the line.

Preference is for a high school diploma, with on-the-job training provided and potential for overtime. You will work with a motivated team to meet production targets while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment is a plus but not required.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Must be available to work 5 to 6-day work weeks and extended hours as needed.
• Successfully complete drug screening, physical and background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a high attention to detail.
• Operate and monitor food production machinery and equipment, ensuring proper functioning and adherence to safety protocols.
• Assemble food products or ingredients according to recipes and production guidelines, including portioning, mixing, and packaging.
• Inspect food products for quality, including size, appearance, and consistency; report defects to supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the work area and equipment.
• Handle raw materials and finished products with care, including loading and unloading ingredients and packaging materials.
• Adhere to all food safety and hygiene standards, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of food products.
• Work effectively with team members to meet production goals and assist colleagues as needed.

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Penn Production - Penn, PA 15675Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School/GEDTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: ManufacturingThe Food Production Line Associate position is responsible for carrying out various tasks on the food production line to ensure the efficient and safe production of high-quality food products. Your role includes operating machinery, performing assembly tasks, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to food safety standards.

Schedule

Monday through Friday starting at 5:30 AM: Overtime & Saturdays as needed

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a high attention to detail.
• Operate and monitor food production machinery and equipment, ensuring proper functioning and adherence to safety protocols.
• Assemble food products or ingredients according to recipes and production guidelines. This includes portioning, mixing, and packaging.
• Inspect food products for quality, including size, appearance, and consistency. Report any defects or issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the work area and equipment.
• Handle raw materials and finished products with care, including loading and unloading ingredients and packaging materials.
• Adhere to all food safety and hygiene standards, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of food products.
• Work effectively with team members to meet production goals and assist colleagues as needed.

You’ll need to be able to

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods as well as climb stairs and ladders.
• Lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks.
• Work in an environment that consists of wet and moist floors which may include metal and/or plastic grating surfaces. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hairnets, gloves, ear plugs and safety glasses will be provided and must be worn as required.
• Willingness and ability to work with products that may contain gluten, cheese, pine nuts and other food allergens.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment is a plus but not required. On-the-job training will be provided.
• Must be available to work 5 to 6-day work weeks and must be able to work extended hours as needed.
• Successfully complete drug screening, physical and background check requirements.

Qualifications

You’ll be working in an environment with an abundance of opportunities to learn the production business and be afforded other career growth opportunities. You will work with an amazing team that helps and supports one another to make sure that the job gets done and done right.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive wages
• Bi-weekly pay
• 401k with company match

TIME OFF

• Paid time off (can be cashed out in lieu of time off, if desired)
• Paid holidays off: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas

HEALTH INSURANCE & ANCILLARY BENEFITS (available after 14 days for full time employees)

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Hospital Indemnity
• Term Life Insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Free flu shots (all employees)

LIFE EVENTS

• Short- term and Long-term disability
• Accident
• Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial, Work/Life)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Career Advancement
• Opportunities to transfer to other locations or departments
• Training & Development
• Individualized Leadership Training Opportunities
• Individualized Intern Development

TEAM MEMBER PERKS

• Referral Program
• On-Line Purchase Discount

Founded in 1950, the George DeLallo Company is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of specialty Italian and Mediterranean foods. As pioneers and leaders of the industry, we have expanded from our beginnings in Jeannette, PA, as a roadside Italian marketplace to multiple locations. Our corporate office and distribution center is in Mount Pleasant, PA, where welead our national sales teams and operate our fleet to service customers. We operate three olive and antipasto production facilities in Mount Pleasant, Penn, PA, and Oroville, CA. In addition, we own and operate our very own olive orchard in Oroville, CA, as well as an industrial bakery in Bridgeville, PA.

The tenured team at DeLallo is enthusiastic about the continued growth and innovation of our company. Because our owners participate in day-to-day operations, dedicated team members who exhibit a strong work ethic, teamwork and professionalism are recognized and can more rapidly further their careers. As our company continues to grow, so does our need to build a solid team who offers experience, education and specialization to key fields of operation and who can continue to drive innovation. DeLallo provides quality products and programs to create partnerships with customers, to build brand loyalty with consumers and to give employees a sense of pride in the products that they bring to the market—to delight their neighbors with innovative, authentic and wholesome foods.