Laborer- Production

Furmano Foods, Inc.; Northumberland (NH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee Profit Sharing Bonus

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Onsite Nurse

Corporate Chaplain

Dependent Scholarship Assistance

Job summary

Furmano Foods, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Laborer for Production in Northumberland, PA. The role involves supporting pouch-line operations, product inspection, lid application, and learning additional production tasks.

The position emphasizes food safety, GMP adherence, and teamwork, with opportunities to take on varied duties under supervision. Training completes annually, with potential overtime based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of regularly working in various positions on the pouch line.
• Must be able to complete daily documentation accurately.
• Be able to retain job knowledge and skills from day to day.

Responsibilities

• Be a helper for more specialized positions such as brine room, filler, All Pax, etc.
• Perform various jobs on the pouch line, product inspection, putting lids on, etc.
• Learn additional production jobs and fill in as needed.
• Follow all GMP’s associated with this position.
• Maintain a positive teamwork atmosphere by actions, communicating and helping co-workers.
• Must complete required annual Training.
• Other jobs as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Physical stamina

Documentation accuracy

Knowledge retention

Job description

At Furmano Foods, you join a value-driven company with a legacy built on farm, faith,and family since 1921. We are dedicated to producing quality, shelf-stable foods while
nurturing our team members, community, and the environment. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact while
contributing to a culture of quality, service, and sustainability.

If you’re looking for a workplace that values its people and promotes a strong sense of purpose, we’d love to have you join our team! Check out our available opportunity below.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Entry-level Laborer Production

• Be a helper for more specialized positions such as brine room, filler, All Pax, etc.
• Perform various jobs on the pouch line, product inspection, putting lids on, etc.
• Learn additional production jobs and fill in as needed.
• Follow all GMP’s associated with this position.
• Maintain a positive teamwork atmosphere by actions, communicating and helping co-workers.
• Must complete required annual Training.
• Other jobs as assigned by supervisor.

Food safety is the responsibility of every employee. Any issues should be

brought to the immediate attention of area supervisor or manager.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be physically capable of regularly working in various positions on the pouch line.
• Must be able to complete daily documentation accurately.
• Be able to retain job knowledge and skills from day to day.

Physical Requirements*

Body Movements – the amount of time spent performing each physical requirement:

• Occasional - 1/3 or less
• Frequent – 1/3 to 2/3
• Continuous – 2/3 or more

Standing: Continuous
Walking: Frequent to Continuous
Sitting: Minimal
Lifting: Occasional to frequent (Medium duty position / ability to lift 50lbs+)
Carrying: Occasional
Climbing: Occasional
Climbing Stairs: Occasional to Frequent
Climbing ladders: Occasional
Crawling:Occasional
Working in kneeling position: Minimal
Working with arms extended at shoulder level or above: Frequent to continuous
Twisting and Turning: Frequent to continuous
Reaching: Frequent to Occasional
Bending: Occasional to frequent
Driving: Occasional (Forklift)
Pushing and Pulling: Occasional
Hand Movement: Manual dexterity

• Simple grasping: frequent
• Fine manipulation: NA

Operating Equipment: Frequent to Continual

• These Physical Requirements are contingent on the job you are trained to do

and required by the Supervisor. However, you must be physically able to do
anyone of them.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned by the manager of this position.

Job Type

Full-time
Schedule:2nd shift: 3pm-11pm/3rd shift: 11pm-7am /Monday-Friday
8-hour shift, may need to work extended hours / Overtime based on needs of the business
Weekend availability in season w/ specific mandatory Saturdays as needed

Salary

Up to $16.33 per hour

Bonus Incentives:

• Differential for 2nd & 3rd shift hrs. - $1.00 per hour
• Attendance bonus-$.50 per hour
• 1st Pass Quality bonus - $.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Profit Sharing Bonus
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Onsite Nurse
• Corporate Chaplain
• Dependent Scholarship Assistance Program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northumberland, PA 17857: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

One location

Behaviors

Preferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)