Packaging Machine Operator – Quality, Efficiency & Growth

Pennsylvania Ag Connection; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401k

Wellness program

Job summary

Pennsylvania Ag Connection is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator in Hanover, PA. The role operates packaging equipment on a rotating shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) with a $25.50/hour base pay plus a $2.00 shift differential, contributing to high-quality product packaging and process improvements.

You will read schedules, print labels, perform quality checks, set up machinery, and monitor production lines while maintaining safety, sanitation, and documentation.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain shift documentation including metal detector checks and batch order verifications.
• Read production schedules using MicroStrategy.
• Print labels and manage printers; adjust settings as needed.
• Perform nitrogen testing and other quality checks.
• Monitor packaging machinery for correct codes, dates, and pricing information.
• Set up and program bag-making equipment.
• Create and edit machine settings and micro logic for efficiency.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
• Calibrate scales and packaging equipment components.
• Operate packaging equipment including baggers, scales, conveyors, seal checkers, case packers, and robotic cells.
• Plan and execute efficient machine changeovers between product runs.
• Monitor film cut-off and seal quality to meet standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Quality checks

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MicroStrategy

Packaging equipment

Robotic cells

Job description

Pennsylvania Ag Connection is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator in Hanover, PA. The role operates packaging equipment on a rotating shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) with a $25.50/hour base pay plus a $2.00 shift differential, contributing to high-quality product packaging and process improvements.

You will read schedules, print labels, perform quality checks, set up machinery, and monitor production lines while maintaining safety, sanitation, and documentation.