3rd Shift Food Inspector

HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION; Old Fort (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Prescription drug coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Hanover Foods Corporation in Centre Hall is seeking 3rd Shift Food Inspectors to learn and perform all aspects of production inspection and packaging, removing defects and foreign materials to minimize waste.

The 11pm–7am shift includes a $0.75 per hour differential; the role requires reading and writing English, attention to detail, clear communication, and adherence to GMPs/HACCP. Hanover offers medical, dental, Rx, and 401(k) benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• General skills to complete the job requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to work well with all people.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and be accurate in recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Construct boxes/cartons and place liners as needed.
• Place product into boxes/cartons and weigh prior to closing.
• Inspect cartons/boxes for proper sealing and day code.
• Move boxes and pallets to designated areas.
• Inspect and remove defects/foreign material and report findings to supervisor.
• Maintain clean work areas per hygiene practices and GMP/HACCP.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required protective clothing/equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor/lead.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Recordkeeping

Job description

Hanover Foods Corporation is currently seeking 3rd Shift Food Inspectors for our CENTRE HALL location. Food Inspectors are responsible for learning and performing all aspects of Production/Entrée inspecting and packaging operations and removing all defects and foreign materials from products, achieving minimal waste. Working the 3rd shift hours of 11pm - 7am adds an additional $0.75 Shift Differential per hour. Hanover Foods Corporation also offers a comprehensive benefits package such as medical, dental, prescription drug, and 401(k).We encourage all to apply!The duties listed below are representative of the types of responsibilities required for the role. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the organization:Constructing boxes and/or cartons and placing appropriate liner inside, if required.Placing product into boxes and/or cartons.Weighing product prior to closing and stacking.Inspecting cartons/boxes to ensure they are properly sealed and have the correct day code affixed.Placing boxes/cartons on pallets.Moving boxes and pallets to designated areas when required.Inspecting and removing all defects and foreign materials from product as well as reporting specific findings to the Supervisor and/or Lead on duty.Keeping work areas clean in accordance with good housekeeping practices.Responsible for following food safety, legality, quality policies and procedures within the scope of the job responsibilities such as: GMP’s, HACCP, food safety, product quality, food security, plant security, etc.Adhering to common safety practices and procedures, including the wearing of protective clothing and equipment as required.Adhering to plant hygiene standards to ensure high product integrity.Performing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Lead.Ability to read, write and understand the English language.General skills to complete the job requirements in a satisfactory manner.Ability to communicate clearly.Ability to work well with all people (other employees as well as management).Ability to pay attention to detail and be accurate in recordkeeping.Must be able to physically lift 50 pounds, if necessary.Hanover Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, and/or any other characteristic protected by law.