2nd Shift Process Operator - Allied FULL TIME

Herrs Food Inc; West Nottingham Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee referral program

Job summary

Herr Foods Inc. is seeking a Process Operator to join the Nottingham, PA team. This role focuses on operating snack production equipment, performing setup, and ensuring accurate ERP data entry to support production planning.

The position requires mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and the ability to work in a noisy, fast-paced environment. Full-time, benefits eligible with on-site support and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must complete a background and pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Good mechanical skill-related background preferred.
• Able to work in a noisy, fast-paced environment with wet/humid conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate potato chip fryers, dough mixers, and snack food processing equipment.
• Change over and set up mixing, cooking, and processing equipment.
• Clean machine parts and monitor tank levels; clean seasoning trays, floors and ovens.
• Record daily machine and process data in the ERP system.
• Maintain Urschel slicer heads for consistent slices.
• Enter production and materials data into the ERP system.
• Track inventory levels and coordinate material replenishment.
• Other ERP duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Age 18+

Physical strength

Noise-tolerant

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Building a great career never tasted so good!

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

Schedule and Hours

• SCHEDULE: Monday-Thursday
• HOURS: 3:30pm-3:30am
• Additional hours may be required due to business demands.

Benefits

• 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.

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.

Your Day-to-day

• Operate potato chip fryers, dough mixers, and snack food processing equipment.
• Responsible for change over and set up of the mixing, cooking, and processing equipment.
• Cleaning machine parts after changeovers, discarding trash/waste, and monitoring tank levels as well as cleaning seasoning trays, floors, and ovens in the processing area.
• Records daily machine and process information such as batch counts, start & stop times, oil meter readings, waste recordings, and pounds of flour.
• Changes and maintains Urschel slicer heads to maintain quality and consistent slices.
• 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

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.

Job Requirements

• A good mechanical skill-related background is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• 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 where you are regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and moving parts.
• Good Balance on slippery surfaces.
• Must be able to lift at least 21 pounds.