2nd Shift Machine Operator - Potato Room FULL-TIME

Herr Foods Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Herr Foods Inc. is seeking a 2nd Shift Machine Operator in the Nottingham, PA area for the Potato Room. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 3:30pm to 12am, with a retention bonus up to $250. Eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.

The position requires 18+ years of age, ability to lift 50 pounds, and 1–3 months of related mechanical experience. Join a team focused on quality packaging and on-site healthcare services.

Qualifications

• One to three months of related mechanical experience and/or training.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to work in a noisy, fast-paced environment and handle slippery surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Operate computerized weigh heads and packaging machines to ensure correct film, weight, price and date.
• Prepare machines for production start-up and perform routine changes.
• Clean and sanitize plant and equipment, including trays, ovens and floors.
• Enter production data into ERP and track material usage and status.
• Maintain real-time inventory levels and coordinate with teams for material replenishment.
• Perform other ERP-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Lifting 50 pounds

Attention to detail

Tools

Hayssen packaging machines

TNA packaging machines

Blueprint case packers

Job description

2nd Shift Machine Operator - Potato Room FULL-TIME

Department: Production

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Nottingham, PA

Description

Building a great career never tasted so good!

ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $250.00 RETENTION BONUS!

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for our Machine Operator position, joining our Nottingham, PA team!

• SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday
• SHIFT: 3:30pm-12am
• Additional hours may be required due to business demands.
• BENEFITS: This position is full-time benefit eligible, elective benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
  • Marathon Health Clinic - a premier on-site healthcare provider. A separate entity from Herr's, located at our Nottingham, PA facility. This facility ensures easy access to tailored healthcare services, preventative care, wellness programs, for employees on any medical plan
  • 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 YOU BRING:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• One to three months of related mechanical experience and/or training.
• Ability to work with latex gloves, airborne seasoning, cardboard dust, cleaning solutions, and hot water.
• Ability to work in a noisy and fast-paced environment.
• Good balance on slippery surfaces.
• Sustain concentration for up to 3 hours at a time.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefit (Details):

Herr’s is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs where we have been recognized as a 5-time Well Workplace Award winner in the area! Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, critical illness indemnity plans, identity theft coverage, and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k with generous company matching, annual company profit sharing, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description). Also enjoy low or no cost medical care through our Assured Excellence Program which provides high quality health care for orthopedic procedures, cancer treatments, cardiac surgery and care, along with treatment for many other conditions. Assured Excellence Program partners with nationally renowned facilities such as John Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Shriners Children’s Hospital, Hazelden Betty Ford, and others. OSS Health Company Direct Program, based in York, PA, is available to benefit-eligible employees offering bundled package rates for orthopedic care and imaging.

Key Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operation of computerized weigh heads, Hayssen and TNA packaging machines, and Blueprint automatic case packers.
• Observing machines to ensure the correct packaging film, product package weight, price, and code date are set correctly to obtain overall package integrity.
• Prepare machines for production start-up, including changing rolls of packaging film and ink tape as necessary.
• Cleaning and sanitizing plant and plant equipment including seasoning trays, machines, floors, ovens, etc.
• Ensure that manufacturing data is accurately entered and tracked in the ERP system, including production orders, materials, and finished goods.
• Update and maintain ERP records to reflect real-time data, including production status, material usage, and equipment maintenance.
• Enter production and manufacturing data into the ERP system, including raw material consumption, machine usage, labor hours, and quality control data.
• Track inventory levels in real-time and coordinate with the necessary teams to ensure timely material replenishment.
• Other ERP responsibilities and other duties as assigned.

Any questions about this position or any 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