U Canned Depal Operator

Hanover Foods Corporation; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Foods Corporation in Hanover, PA is seeking a depalletizer operator to feed cans into the production line and help maintain continuous operation at the closing machine.

You will unbind materials, monitor can flow, and perform duties that ensure safety, GMP/HACCP compliance, and product integrity while keeping a clean work area.

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, work overtime, and collaborate with supervisors and leads to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to record data onto a spreadsheet.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in all environments.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must maintain a good attendance record.
• Safe work habits.

Responsibilities

• Unbinds restraining material and positions it for depalletizer.
• Operates depalletizer, feeding cans into the production line to maintain continuous operation.
• Physically lifts up to 40 pounds as required.
• Removes damaged cans and unjams can track when necessary.
• Should not leave assigned work area unless given permission by supervisor/lead person.
• Stacks empty pallets and can dividers.
• Maintains a clean work area per housekeeping practices.
• Adheres to safety guidelines and plant hygiene standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor and/or Lead person.

Skills

Basic math

Data entry (spreadsheets)

Communication

Work in all environments

Overtime

Attendance

Safety habits

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Hanover, PA 17331, Job Shift: Graveyard,

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for operating the depalletizer -- feeding cans into the production line at a rate capable of maintaining the continuous operation at the closing operation – and other related activities associated with the depalletizer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Unbinds restraining material from skids and moves into position of depalletizer.
• Operates depalletizer, feeding cans into the production line at a rate capable of maintaining continuous operation at the closing machine.
• Responsible for physically lifting up to 40 pounds as required.
• Removes damaged cans from each level of cans and unjams can track when necessary or whenever possible.
• Should not leave assigned work area unless given permission by the Supervisor and/or Lead person.
• Stacks empty pallets and can dividers.
• Maintains a clean work area in accordance with good housekeeping practices.
• Adheres to common safety practices/guidelines including the wearing of protective clothing and equipment as required.
• Adheres to plant hygiene standards to ensure high product integrity.
• Responsible for execution of food safety, legality and quality policies and procedures within the scope of the job responsibilities such as but not limited to:GMP’s, HACCP, safety, product quality, food security, plant security, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor and/or Lead person.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic math skills
• Ability to record data onto a spreadsheet
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in all environments
• Must be able to work overtime as required
• Must maintain a good attendance record
• Safe work habits

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The ability to attend work predictably and regularly and to be punctual.
• The ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions (whether presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form).
• The ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts to practical situations.
• The ability to work cooperatively with others.
• The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
• The ability to perform several tasks at once.
• The ability to follow direction or instruction.
• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.
• The ability to lift and move 40 pounds.
• The ability to sit/stand/bend/stretch, etc.
• The ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with the hands and arms.