2nd Shift Enrobing Feeder/Packer 3:30pm-12am

CHESTER A ASHER INC; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CHESTER A ASHER INC is seeking a feeder/packer to operate in a food manufacturing environment. You will feed the conveyor with product, pack finished items into boxes, and ensure accurate labeling and dating.

The role requires adherence to GMP and HACCP standards while maintaining clean and safe work areas. Responsibilities include inspecting products for quality, weighing and boxing, and operating related packaging equipment.

Qualifications

• The ability to read, write, and comprehend English to safely perform all duties and requirements of the position.
• Must be reliable and detail oriented.
• Experience in food manufacturing or packaging is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Picks up products from trays/boards and aligns them on the conveyor to prevent contact during coating.
• Mix chocolate and nuts into molds and transfer molds onto the conveyor.
• Visually inspect product for damage or nonconformity during feeding.
• Pack products from conveyor into boxes and cartons; weigh, label, and date boxes.
• Operate carton tape, egg rolling, molding, and washing machines.
• Keep work area clean; perform special projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist coworkers in other departments when needed.
• Ensure safety practices and GMP/HACCP compliance is maintained.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Reliability

Detail oriented

Ability to work in team

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description:

Summary:

Feeds conveyor with product and packs product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Picks up products from trays/boards, aligning them on the conveyor belt, while preventing pieces from coming into contact with each other as they continue through the coating process.
• Mix chocolate and nuts into molds and transfer the molds onto the conveyor.
• Must visually inspect product during the feeding process for any signs of damage or nonconformity.
• Picks up product from moving conveyor and align in boxes.
• Pick up product from bulk boxes and packs into “pre-packaged” boxes.
• Visually inspect finished products to ensure that they conform to pre-established guidelines.
• Weigh, pad, close, label, and code date packaged boxes. The boxes are then placed into cartons.
• Operate carton tape machine, egg rolling machine, mold and plaque washing machines.
• Clean work area and wipe down equipment and machinery.
• Perform special project work as assigned by department lead or supervisor.
• May be assigned to assist co-workers in other departments when necessary
• Responsible to Department Manager and subordinate staff members to:
• A. Able to interrelate with department personnel.
• B. Ensure that safety practices are always exercised.
• Responsible to QA to:
• C. Ensure that the department is maintained in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, which includes housekeeping and hygiene practices
• D. Ensure that product quality conditions and requirements are consistently met and documented.
• Must be a positive contributor when interacting with other Asher’s team members and customers at all times.
• Must bring a positive attitude (Can do and What Can I Do to Help) to the position
• Perform specific tasks as requested and required by the Asher’s Management team.

Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications:

The ability to read, write, and comprehend English to safely perform all duties and requirements of the position. Must be reliable and detail oriented.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience:

Previous experience packing, feeding, or experience in food manufacturing preferred, but not required.

Knowledge and Skills:

Must possess the knowledge and understanding of good manufacturing practices, as well as HACCP standards

Travel Requirements:

None

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Approximately 100% of the work is performed in a food manufacturing facility which is climate controlled and contains known allergens. The feeder/packer must be able to continuously walk, stand, sit, squat, or kneel. Must be able to work in an environment with extreme temperature changes ranging from 60° to an excess of 100°. Ability to walk over various working surfaces including carpeting, hard wood, and concrete floors is required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lb with or without the aid of material handling equipment.

This job description is intended to convey essential information to understand the scope of the job, the general nature, and level of work performed by job holders. This job description isn’t an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions, which may be changed from time to time based upon business needs.