3rd Shift Candy Production Utility Worker

RM Palmer Company LLC; Berkshire Heights (PA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

RM Palmer Company LLC in Berkshire Heights, PA, is hiring a 3rd shift Utility Worker to support production by moving materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods throughout the facility. You will help maintain production flow by replenishing materials, transporting products, assisting with changeovers, and supporting housekeeping and sanitation while following GMP and safety standards.

Candidates should have prior manufacturing or warehouse experience, sit-down forklift experience, and

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience.
• Prior sit-down forklift experience.
• Food manufacturing or confectionery experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and material handling skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and support multiple production lines.
• Basic inventory and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to assist wherever needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work in alignment with company core values by taking initiative, driving results, embracing continuous improvement, maintaining accountability and ownership, contributing to a high-performing team environment, and delivering exceptional internal and external customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Supply production lines with packaging materials, cartons, pallets, and other required materials.
• Transport finished products, work-in-process, and raw materials throughout the facility using forklifts, electric pallet jacks, or hand trucks.
• Read production schedules and work orders to support production changeovers.
• Change production code dates as required.
• Wrap, label, stage, and prepare finished pallets for storage or shipment.
• Remove completed pallets from production lines and replace with empty pallets.
• Assist production operators with packing, assembling packers, folding boxes, and line support activities.
• Set up and reposition portable conveyor sections during production changeovers.
• Stage materials before production begins and remove excess materials after changeovers are completed.
• Count, inventory, and document materials moved throughout the shift.
• Maintain organized staging areas and properly stack pallets.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs.
• Assist with minor equipment adjustments when appropriate.
• Perform housekeeping, sanitation, and cleaning duties throughout assigned production areas.
• Remove waste materials, cardboard, and other production debris while maintaining GMP standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift experience

Inventory management

Team player

Independent work

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

RM Palmer Company LLC in Berkshire Heights, PA, is hiring a 3rd shift Utility Worker to support production by moving materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods throughout the facility. You will help maintain production flow by replenishing materials, transporting products, assisting with changeovers, and supporting housekeeping and sanitation while following GMP and safety standards.

Candidates should have prior manufacturing or warehouse experience, sit-down forklift experience, and