Production Associate 1st Shift

DeLallo, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Food Production Line Team Member for their Penn, PA location. The position involves ensuring the efficient and safe production of quality food products, where you will operate machinery, assemble ingredients, and maintain strict food safety standards. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, and willing to work in a fast-paced environment. Join a supportive team dedicated to excellence in food production with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

401k with company match

Bi-weekly pay

Paid time off

Health insurance

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Previous experience is a plus but not required.
• Available to work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor food production machinery.
• Assemble food products according to recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Machinery operation

Assembly skills

Sanitation practices

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Penn Production - Penn, PA

Position Type: Hourly

Education Level: High School/GED

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Manufacturing

Description & Qualifications

Job Description: Food Production Line Team Member

The Food Production Line Team Member position is responsible for carrying out various tasks on the food production line to ensure the efficient and safe production of high-quality food products. Your role includes operating machinery, performing assembly tasks, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to food safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Some of your duties may include:

• Demonstrate a high attention to detail.
• Operate and monitor food production machinery and equipment, ensuring proper functioning and adherence to safety protocols.
• Assemble food products or ingredients according to recipes and production guidelines. This includes portioning, mixing, and packaging.
• Inspect food products for quality, including size, appearance, and consistency. Report any defects or issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the work area and equipment.
• Handle raw materials and finished products with care, including loading and unloading ingredients and packaging materials.
• Adhere to all food safety and hygiene standards, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of food products.
• Work effectively with team members to meet production goals and assist colleagues as needed.

Schedule:

• Morning Shift: Monday through Friday. 5:30 am - 2:00 pm, andoccasional Saturdays

You’ll need to be able to:

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods as well as climb stairs and ladders.
• Lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks.
• Work in an environment that consists of wet and moist floors which may include metal and/or plastic grating surfaces. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hairnets, gloves, ear plugs and safety glasses will be provided and must be worn as required.
• Willingness and ability to work with products that may contain gluten, cheese, pine nuts and other food allergens.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment is a plus but not required. On-the-job training will be provided.
• Must be available to work 5 to 6-day work weeks and must be able to work extended hours as needed.
• Successfully complete drug screening, physical and background check requirements.

Benefits

WHY DELALLO

You’ll be working in an environment with an abundance of opportunities to learn the production business and be afforded other career growth opportunities. You will work with an amazing team that helps and supports one another to make sure that the job gets done and done right.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive wages
• Bi-weekly pay
• 401k with company match

TIME OFF

• Paid time off (can be cashed out in lieu of time off, if desired)
• Paid holidays off: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas

HEALTH INSURANCE & ANCILLARY BENEFITS(available after 14 days for full time employees)

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Hospital Indemnity
• Term Life Insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Free flu shots (all employees)

LIFE EVENTS

• Short- term and Long-term disability
• Accident
• Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial, Work/Life)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Career Advancement
• Opportunities to transfer to other locations or departments
• Training & Development
• Individualized Leadership Training Opportunities
• Individualized Intern Development

TEAM MEMBER PERKS

• Referral Program
• On-Line Purchase Discount

Founded in 1950, the George DeLallo Company is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of specialty Italian and Mediterranean foods. As pioneers and leaders of the industry, we have expanded from our beginnings in Jeannette, PA, as a roadside Italian marketplace to multiple locations. Our corporate office and distribution center is in Mount Pleasant, PA, where welead our national sales teams and operate our fleet to service customers. We operate three olive and antipasto production facilities in Mount Pleasant, Penn, PA, and Oroville, CA. In addition, we own and operate our very own olive orchard in Oroville, CA, as well as an industrial bakery in Bridgeville, PA.

The tenured team at DeLallo is enthusiastic about the continued growth and innovation of our company. Because our owners participate in day-to-day operations, dedicated team members who exhibit a strong work ethic, teamwork and professionalism are recognized and can more rapidly further their careers. As our company continues to grow, so does our need to build a solid team who offers experience, education and specialization to key fields of operation and who can continue to drive innovation. DeLallo provides quality products and programs to create partnerships with customers, to build brand loyalty with consumers and to give employees a sense of pride in the products that they bring to the market—to delight their neighbors with innovative, authentic and wholesome foods.