Heavy Laborer

HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Foods Corporation is seeking production staff to inspect, prepare, and package product in a fast-paced plant environment. This role involves ensuring quality by removing defects, handling raw materials, and maintaining clean work areas.

You will operate forklifts and other equipment, lift up to 100 pounds, and cooperate with team members to meet production goals. Applicants should be reliable, able to follow directions, and communicate effectively with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions.
• Clear basic math skills for practical use.
• Ability to work with others in a team.
• Good communication with management and coworkers.
• Adherence to safety practices and PPE requirements.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect for defects and remove extraneous material from product.
• Prepare raw materials for production.
• Deposit fatback into cans by hand or with a depositor.
• Operate equipment and stop it if needed for safety.
• Lift and move up to 100 pounds.
• Assist in loading/unloading kettles in retorts.

Skills

Reading documents

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Tools

Forklift operation

Electric pallet jack

Bobcat

Hoist

Job description

Sight inspects and removes defects or any extraneous material from product.Performs general, non-mechanical, labor duties throughout the plant.Prepares raw materials for production.Deposits fatback into cans by hand or meat depositor.Responsible for physically lifting up to 100 pounds as required.Responsible for container inspections to include seam inspections, proper lid placements, and proper fill levels in containers.Responsible for keeping work area clean to include sweeping, dumping, and/or disposing of materials used in production.Responsible for understanding how certain equipment operates and how to stop equipment if the automatic function fails.Should not leave assigned work area unless given permission by the Supervisor and/or Leadperson.Responsible for reporting any mechanical and/or safety problems immediately to the Supervisor and/or Leadperson.Adheres to common safety practices/guidelines, including the wearing of protective clothing and equipment as required.Adheres to plant hygiene standards to ensure high product integrity.Responsible for following food safety, legality and quality policies and procedures within the scope of the job responsibilities such as but not limited to: GMP’s, HACCP, safety, product quality, food security, plant security, etc.Assists in loading and unloading kettles in the retorts.Must be able to operate a forklift, electric pallet jack, bobcat and hoist when needed.Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Lead person.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe ability to attend work predictably and regularly and to be punctual.The ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions (whether presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form).The ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts to practical situations.The ability to work cooperatively with others.The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.The ability to perform several tasks at once.The ability to follow direction or instruction.The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.The ability to lift and move 100 pounds.The ability to sit/stand/bend/stretch, etc.Basic math skillsAbility to record data onto a spreadsheetAbility to work with minimal supervisionAbility to communicate with management and co-workersMust be able to work overtime as requiredMust maintain a good attendance recordSafe work habits