Night Packaging Operator: Quality, Changeovers & Precision

Campbell Soup Company; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator in Hanover, PA, for the 3rd shift (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Sunday-Thursday). You will operate packaging equipment, perform quality checks, and document procedures to ensure safety and food quality.

Starting pay is $25.50 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential, with opportunities for training and advancement. The role covers machine setup, changeovers, and preventive maintenance while maintaining a clean, safe production area and meeting

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to safely operate manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Ability to perform machine setups, changeovers, adjustments, and basic maintenance activities.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on product quality and food safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow written procedures, production schedules, and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain shift documentation, including metal detector checks and batch order verifications.
• Read and interpret production schedules using MicroStrategy.
• Print labels using various printers and programs; clean and adjust printers as needed.
• Perform nitrogen testing and other quality checks.
• Monitor packaging machinery to ensure correct codes, dates, and pricing information.
• Maintain adequate supplies of roll stock and packaging materials.
• Set up and program bag-making equipment.
• Create and modify code dates.
• Perform preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and equipment adjustments.
• Calibrate and adjust scales, linkages, and packaging equipment components.
• Operate packaging equipment, including baggers, scales, conveyors, seal checkers, case packers, case sealers, and robotic cells.
• Plan and execute efficient machine changeovers between product runs.
• Monitor and adjust machines to ensure proper film cut-off and seal quality.
• Ensure machines are operating at established production standards and speeds.
• Monitor product appearance and comply with weight control requirements.
• Perform bag weight checks every 20 minutes and inspect products for quality concerns.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve packaging quality issues.
• Sort and rework acceptable product from run-off as required.
• Maintain clean machines and work areas through routine sanitation and housekeeping.
• Report equipment issues promptly to maintenance technicians or supervisors.
• Follow all safety, food safety, hygiene, and housekeeping procedures.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Operate packaging equipment safely

Machine setups/changeovers

Attention to detail

Ability to lift, push, pull, stand

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MicroStrategy

Job description

Campbell Soup Company is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator in Hanover, PA, for the 3rd shift (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Sunday-Thursday). You will operate packaging equipment, perform quality checks, and document procedures to ensure safety and food quality.

Starting pay is $25.50 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential, with opportunities for training and advancement. The role covers machine setup, changeovers, and preventive maintenance while maintaining a clean, safe production area and meeting