Ice Cream Packaging General Utility - Team D

Turkey Hill; Conestoga (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & prescription

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation and PTO

Job summary

Turkey Hill is hiring a Packaging Associate in a rotating 12-hour shift. You will feed cups and lids, verify ingredient accuracy, inspect packaging, and support machine setup and changeovers. The role emphasizes adherence to GMP standards and safety policies, with opportunities for growth and benefits.

Health benefits and a team-oriented environment are offered. Candidates should be at least 18 and able to work in a manufacturing setting with physical demands described in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must work in a team environment.
• Perform all duties per GMP regulations and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Feed correctly identified cups and lids into the filler and unscrambler.
• Ensure ingredients are added to package prior to first sellable package; inspect thereafter.
• Check containers for proper lid fit, fill and cleanliness before wrapping.
• Set up machines correctly, including code date, before startup and during runs.
• Coordinate with Freezer Operator for efficient changeovers.
• Maintain CIP and COP per SOPs and checklists.
• Uphold safety standards for people, equipment and facilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety

GMP compliance

Job description

Come check out Turkey Hill!
We’re a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral Pennsylvania, that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career-growth potential – join our team today!

Come check out Turkey Hill!
We’re a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral Pennsylvania, that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career-growth potential – join our team today!
Hours for this position are rotating 12s, 5:55pm to 6:00am.
The Ice Cream Packaging Associate makes an impact by –

• Feed correctly identified cups and lids into the filler and unscrambler.
• Ensure that all ingredients have been added to package prior to first sellable package and by continuous visual examination thereafter.
• Check the appearance of containers and products to ensure proper lid fit, proper fill and clean package prior to wrapping, if necessary.
• Ensure machine setup is correct including correct code date before startup for each flavor and during the production run.
• Work with Freezer Operator to ensure efficient changeovers.
• Responsible for proper Clean In Place (CIP) and Clean Out of Place (COP) as required using SOPs and checklists.
• Maintain a high level of safety towards people, equipment, and building structures.

You could be a great fit if you have these things –

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must work in a team environment
• Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedules
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
• Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Our Associates Enjoy These Awesome Benefits –

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription
• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match – immediately vested
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Earn vacation and PTO
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Company bonus plan
• Free ice cream and beverages!

Physical Demands -
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• The employee is required to talk and/or hear in a manufacturing setting where noise levels are high (PPE required).
• The employee is required to wear mandated PPE based on assigned job area.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in an manufacturing environment for 8+ hours.
• The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job‑related tasks.
• Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job‑related tasks.
• The employee must be able to inspect all job‑related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) to operate various types of office equipment.
• Must be able to operate all job‑related equipment (powered, hand or office) as required.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and/or push/pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.

This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the essential functions of this position. It is not intended as an employment contract.

This role is considered Safety Critical at Turkey Hill. In order to ensure safety for all of our associates, this role will have a zero tolerance policy when returning a positive drug screen, regardless of Medical Marijuana card holding status.