Entry-Level Food Quality Inspector – Day Shift

Hanover Foods Corporation; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Foods Corporation is seeking 1st Shift Food Inspectors for our Centre Hall, PA location to learn and perform all aspects of Production/Entrée inspecting and packaging operations, removing defects and foreign materials from products and ensuring minimal waste and high product integrity.

The wage for this entry level position is $17 per hour, and Hanover Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Ability 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.
• Must be able to physically lift 50 pounds, if necessary.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English literacy

Communication

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Job description

Hanover Foods Corporation is seeking 1st Shift Food Inspectors for our Centre Hall, PA location to learn and perform all aspects of Production/Entrée inspecting and packaging operations, removing defects and foreign materials from products and ensuring minimal waste and high product integrity.

The wage for this entry level position is $17 per hour, and Hanover Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug, and 401(k).