Processing Operator- WM Team C

Dieffenbach's Snacks; Womelsdorf (Berks County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dieffenbach’s Snacks seeks a dependable production teammate to support peeling, loading, and equipment operation in a fast-paced plant environment.

You’ll work with other operators to ensure smooth production, monitor the peeling process, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a warm, noisy, fast-moving environment.
• Stand, bend, lift up to 50 lbs, and stay active for 12 hours.
• Commitment to safety, cleanliness, and doing the job right.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with machinery or food production is helpful, but not required.
• Forklift certification is a plus or willingness to be trained.

Responsibilities

• Unload raw product and load into hoppers for peeling.
• Run the peeler station in the basement and monitor performance.
• Sort defective product and foreign materials before they hit the line.
• Communicate with kettle operators to stay on track with production.
• Manage hopper levels to ensure a consistent product flow.
• Operate conveyors and other powered equipment safely.
• Monitor raw material quality and uphold food safety guidelines.
• Clear waste bins and prep area for next shift.
• Accurately fill out logs and required paperwork.
• Report equipment issues or product concerns to the right team.
• Use pallet jacks, forklifts, loaders, and stretch wrappers (training provided).
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas.
• Support team during breaks or shift transitions.
• Take on other duties as needed by supervisor.

Skills

Stamina

Safety-minded

Communication

Teamwork

Machinery experience

Forklift training

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

You’re the kind of person who gets the job rolling—literally. From the moment the raw potatoes arrive, you’re hands‑on, focused, and ready to keep things running smooth and steady. Peeling isn’t just a step in the process—it’s the first step, and it matters. A lot.

This Might Be You If:

• You like fast-paced work that keeps you on your feet and in motion

• You take pride in doing things right, even if no one’s watching

• You’re good at spotting issues and even better at solving them

• You enjoy being part of a team that communicates, supports each other, and works hard

• You feel at home around machines (or are excited to learn how they work)

• You're cool working in a warm, noisy, and sometimes messy environment

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Unloading raw product and loading it into hoppers for peeling

• Running the peeler station in the basement and monitoring its performance

• Sorting out defective product and foreign materials before they hit the line

• Communicating with kettle operators to stay on track with production

• Managing hopper levels to ensure a consistent product flow

• Operating conveyors and other powered equipment safely

• Monitoring raw material quality and upholding food safety guidelines

• Clearing out waste bins and prepping the area for the next shift

• Accurately filling out logs and required paperwork

• Reporting any equipment issues or product concerns to the right team

• Using pallet jacks, forklifts, loaders, and stretch wrappers (training provided!)

• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work areas

• Supporting your team by helping during breaks or shift transitions

• Taking on other duties as needed by your supervisor

What You’ll Need:

• Ability to work in a warm, noisy, fast-moving environment

• Physical stamina to stand, bend, lift (up to 50 lbs), and stay active for 12 hours

• A focus on safety, cleanliness, and doing the job right

• Clear communication and teamwork skills

• Experience with machinery or food production is helpful—but not required

• Forklift certification is a plus (or willingness to be trained)

If you’re ready to start strong, keep things flowing, and be a key part of how our snacks get made—this might be your role.

Let’s peel, pack, and power through—together.

Pay: $20.25 per hour with a base pay of $19.25 and a $1.00 shift differential.

Benefits: http://dieffenbachs.com/benefits

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer background check and drug screening in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dieffenbach’s Snacks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.