Lead Packer - 3rd shift

Sturm Foods, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness program

Paid holidays and PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Lead Packer for the 3rd shift at our Hanover, PA facility. The role ensures overall package quality through routine checks of cartons, skids, label placement, and overall appearance, while following production orders and enforcing quality standards on the floor.

You will perform packaging quality checks, inspect pallets, report issues to supervision, set up packing stations per BOM, and manage labeling, case creation, and SAP data entry, with 5S and cleanliness

Responsibilities

• Review and follow production orders to ensure all requirements are met.
• Perform quality checks on packaging, labeling, and finished products using established standards.
• Inspect one case per pallet for assigned orders and pull the first bag of each order.
• Identify and report any quality or compliance issues to the Supervisor.
• Create case labels, generate handling units, and enter order data into SAP.
• Ensure accurate completion and closeout of packing order documentation.

Tools

SAP

Job description

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

PA Hanover

Job Type:

Production Operations

Job Posting Title:

Lead Packer - 3rd shift

About Us:

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values— Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain:

• Competitive compensation and benefits program!
• Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs! Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities!
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth.
• Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs.

Job Description:

About the Role:

The Lead Packer ensures overall package quality by conducting routine checks and inspections of finished units, including cartons, skids, label placement, and overall appearance. Maintains a thorough understanding of quality standards and enforces them on the production floor.

• Review and follow production orders to ensure all requirements are met.
• Perform quality checks on packaging, labeling, and finished products using established standards (e.g., code dates, seal integrity, label placement).
• Inspect one case per pallet for assigned orders and pull the first bag of each order.
• Identify and report any quality or compliance issues to the Supervisor.
• Set up and organize materials and equipment at packing stations according to the Bill of Materials.
• Notify team members (packers, material handlers, machine operators) of upcoming changeovers.
• Create case labels, generate handling units, and enter order data into SAP.
• Ensure accurate completion and closeout of packing order documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area; participate in shutdown cleanings and 5S initiatives.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies and any issues affecting production to Supervisor.

Important Details: This is a full-time permanent role on 3 rd shift, which operates from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am Monday through Friday with some Saturdays. T he Hourly rate is 24.53 inclusive of the shift premium.

About You:

• The ability to stay focused and efficient on a fast-paced conveyor line
• A strong understanding of standard procedures and the discipline to follow them
• Attention to detail when identifying words, numbers, and labels
• A team-oriented mindset with clear and respectful communication
• The awareness to quickly report production issues to machine operators or supervisors

At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]