Food Processing Workers - Second Shift - New Oxford

Sandridge Crafted Foods; New Oxford (Adams County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandridge Crafted Foods in New Oxford, PA is hiring a Weigh Up on the New Oxford Facility's second shift. You will prepare raw materials and ingredients for production, follow approved recipes and batch records, and support SQF-compliant food safety, allergen control, and sanitation programs.

Responsibilities include weighing, measuring, and portioning ingredients, verifying lot codes, staging materials, and maintaining accurate logs and traceability with a focus on safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Follow recipes, batch records, and food safety procedures.
• Safely use food preparation equipment after completing required training.
• Comply with SQF food safety programs and workplace safety rules.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, weigh, measure, trim, wash, or portion raw materials and ingredients according to approved recipes and batch records.
• Verify ingredient identity, lot codes, and quantities prior to use.
• Stage prepared ingredients for production while maintaining proper identification and segregation.
• Follow FIFO/FEFO inventory practices and ingredient traceability requirements.

Skills

Follow recipes

Food safety

Operate equipment

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Food Processing Workers - Second Shift - New Oxford

Sandridge Crafted Foods, 304 Commerce Street, New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM

New Oxford Facility - Job Description

Job Title: Weigh Up
Department: Soup 190
Reports To: Senior Supervisor, Supervisor and takes direction from Area Leads
Employment Type: Full-Time

Date: February 10, 2026

Author: Laurence R. Etchison, SPHR, Human Resources Business Partner - Manager

Position Summary

The Weigh Up individual is responsible for preparing raw materials and ingredients for production in accordance with approved formulations, food safety plans, and regulatory requirements. This role supports the facility's SQF certified food safety management system by ensuring proper ingredient handling, allergen control, sanitation, and accurate documentation. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential Functions

The following duties are essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:

• Prepare, weigh, measure, trim, wash, or portion raw materials and ingredients according to approved recipes and batch records
• Verify ingredient identity, lot codes, and quantities prior to use
• Stage prepared ingredients for production while maintaining proper identification and segregation
• Follow FIFO/FEFO inventory practices and ingredient traceability requirements

Food Safety & Allergen Control (SQF Alignment)

• Comply with GMP, HACCP or Preventive Controls, and allergen control programs
• Prevent cross-contamination through proper handling, utensil use, and equipment cleaning
• Identify and report damaged, expired, or non-conforming ingredients
• Follow personal hygiene and handwashing requirements at all times

Equipment Use & Safety (OSHA Compliance)

• Operate food preparation equipment (e.g., slicers, dicers, mixers, grinders) in accordance with SOPs and safety requirements
• Use guards, interlocks, and safety devices as designed; never bypass safety features
• Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures when cleaning or clearing jams beyond normal operation, as trained and authorized
• Report equipment malfunctions or safety concerns immediately
• Clean and sanitize preparation tables, tools, utensils, and equipment per SSOPs
• Support allergen changeovers and pre-operational inspections
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary preparation areas
• Accurately complete ingredient prep logs, batch records, and sanitation documentation
• Ensure records are legible, accurate, and completed in real time
• Communicate food safety, quality, or safety concerns to supervision promptly

Attendance & Reliability

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Work assigned schedules, including overtime, weekends, or holidays as required

Marginal (Non-Essential) Functions

• Assist with inventory counts or material staging
• Support other production areas during peak demand
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Ability to follow recipes, batch records, and food safety procedures
• Ability to safely use food preparation equipment after completing required training
• Ability to comply with SQF food safety programs and workplace safety rules

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience in food preparation, food processing, or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with allergen control programs and ingredient traceability

Physical Demands (ADA-Compliant)

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8-12 hours per shift)
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Frequent bending, reaching, cutting, scooping, and repetitive hand motions
• Ability to operate preparation equipment and hand tools safely
• Ability to visually verify ingredient condition, labels, and lot codes
• Ability to communicate effectively in a production environment
• Food processing or preparation area
• Exposure to knives, cutting tools, moving equipment, and wet or slippery surfaces
• Temperature variations, including cold or refrigerated environments
• Possible exposure to food allergens
• PPE required, including gloves, cut-resistant gloves (as applicable), hair restraints, aprons, protective clothing, and safety footwear

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Sandridge Crafted Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ADA / Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Sandridge Crafted Foods complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform

Sandridge Crafted Foods, 304 Commerce Street, New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America