U Frozen Shipping & Receiving

HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Foods Corporation in Hanover, PA seeks a reliable warehouse associate to perform standup forklift duties and support loading/unloading operations. You will handle cycle counts, location changes, and maintain daily housekeeping and GMP compliance.

The role requires ability to lift up to 100 pounds, follow safety protocols, and work as part of a team for efficient logistics and food-grade operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to attend work predictably and punctually.
• Ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply to practical situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to perform several tasks at once.
• Ability to follow direction or instruction.
• Ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.
• Ability to lift and move 100 pounds.
• Ability to sit/stand/bend/stretch, etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine warehouse duties as directed by supervisor or leadperson (cycle counts, location changes, spill reports, housekeeping).
• Load and unload trucks and complete necessary paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Ensure wheel chocks used and trailers locked out before entry; operate standup forklift and lift truck.
• Check merchandise against bill of lading for accuracy and proper repackaging procedures.
• Move pallets between dock, storage, production lines, railcars, and trucks.
• Maintain forklift batteries and adhere to GMP and hygiene policies.
• Follow safety PPE requirements and reporting of safety/mechanical issues.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and support food safety, legality and quality policies.

Skills

Attendance & punctuality

Reading & comprehension

Math & counting

Teamwork

Customer & coworker courtesy

Multitasking

Following directions

Computer literacy

Manual handling 100 lbs

Stamina - sit/stand/bend/stretch

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hanover, PA 17331

Job Shift: Day

• Performs routine warehouse duties such as but not limited to cycle counts, location changes, spill reports and housekeeping functions, as directed by the Freezer Warehouse Supervisor or Leadperson.
• Helps load and unload trucks and does the necessary paperwork in a timely and detailed manner as outlined in the procedure’s manual.
• Checks and confirms that the wheels are chocked in the trailers being loaded. Trailers need to be locked out prior to entering.
• Drives a standup forklift to transport cases from the warehouse dock for subsequent trailer loading.
• Checks merchandise being received with bill of lading to ensure accuracy.
• Ensures that the loading and unloading is done properly to avoid trailer damage.
• Operates a standup lift truck to transfer loaded pallets to and from the Frozen Storage area, production lines, railcars, and trucks.
• When providing repackaging support, assures proper checks and pick list procedures are being utilized.
• Checks and maintains daily forklift batteries (following outlined procedures).
• Responsible for physically lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Adheres to all common safety practices and procedures including the wearing of protective equipment and clothing as required.
• Adheres to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) as outlined in the Employee Handbook and as per management’s directives.
• Adheres to the Company’s plant hygiene regulations to ensure high product integrity.
• Reports any mechanical of safety problems to the Supervisor or Lead immediately.
• Ensures work area is kept clean and orderly in accordance with good housekeeping practices.
• Responsible for following food safety, legality and quality policies and procedures within the scope of the job responsibilities such as but not limited to: GMP’s, safety, product quality, food security, plant security, etc.
• All required PPE’s such as hair/beard nets, hearing protection, freezer suits, gloves, hats, etc. must be worn. Must wear reflective vests when loading and unloading.
• Should not leave assigned work area unless given permission to do so.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• 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 100 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.