Day Shift Cook & Production-Line Operator

Hanover Foods Corporation; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hanover Foods Corporation in Centre Hall, PA, is seeking a 1st Shift Entrée Room cooker/operator. You will follow recipes, monitor temperatures, and ensure timely production while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Typical hours are 5am–3pm or 5am–5pm with rotating days off; benefits include medical, dental, prescription drugs, and 401(k). The role requires lifting up to 40–70 pounds and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
• General skills to satisfactorily complete job requirements.
• Ability to work well with all employees (including management).
• Ability to pay attention to detail and be accurate and efficient in recordkeeping.
• Must physically be able to lift up to 40-70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes ingredients according to recipes and records batching procedures.
• Checks quantity and temperature of batches in accordance with specifications.
• Ensures the production line is provided with sufficient amounts of required product on a timely basis.
• Inspecting finished product for quality and proper labeling.
• Learning the line flow and setting up production of various products for the Production Department.
• Cleaning machinery as applicable.
• Ensuring the work areas are clean and in accordance with good housekeeping practices.
• Performing various checks and doing paperwork throughout the shift; ensuring accuracy and legible handwriting.
• 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 proper PPE’s when necessary.
• Reporting safety issues immediately to Supervisor and/or Lead.
• Adhering to plant hygiene standards to ensure high product integrity.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Lead.

Skills

English literacy

Job description

Hanover Foods Corporation in Centre Hall, PA, is seeking a 1st Shift Entrée Room cooker/operator. You will follow recipes, monitor temperatures, and ensure timely production while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Typical hours are 5am–3pm or 5am–5pm with rotating days off; benefits include medical, dental, prescription drugs, and 401(k). The role requires lifting up to 40–70 pounds and strong teamwork.