Overview
1st Shift Unitizer Machine Operator FULL TIME
Department: Warehouse
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Nottingham, PA
Description
Herr Foods Inc. is a privately owned salty snack food manufacturer and distributor based in Nottingham, PA. We have been committed for the last 75+ years to making our Herr’s family business an enjoyable place to work.
ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $250.00 RETENTION BONUS!
We are currently seeking a qualified individual for our Unitizer Operator position, joining our Nottingham, PA team!
Benefits
* BENEFITS: This position is full-time benefit eligible, elective benefits include:
* Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
* Marathon Health Clinic - a premier on-site healthcare provider. A separate entity from Herr's, located at our Nottingham, PA facility. This facility ensures easy access to tailored healthcare services, preventative care, wellness programs, for employees on any medical plan
* Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, with a company match.
* Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
* Paid Employee referral program.
What you need to get started
* Must complete a background and pre-employment drug screen. As well as a preplacement screening which tests the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
Qualifications
* Must be at least 18 years of age.
* Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
* High school education; or up to one-year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior warehouse experience is preferred. Prior Herr's warehouse experience is a plus.
* Must possess a current tow motor license.
* A knowledge of product codes and warehouse procedures is preferred.
* Must possess a stable work history with good references and pass drug screening.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day
* Operate the unitizers, switches, and other equipment to insure a smooth flow of product from production into the warehouse.
* Constantly keep machines operating at maximum performance, to meet quality standards, including but not limited to, Unit integrity, accurate Unit counts and code dates.
* Operator shall manage the “Unitizer PC” for checking counts, changing destinations, entering items into lanes, and purging lanes when items are complete.
* Keep reject line clear in order for production to run smoothly.
* Must have a forklift certification.
* Will complete forklift inspection, document the inspection, and submit the inspection report to the supervisor. Must report any problems found during the inspection right away.
* Count and load accurate quantities of product. From holding lanes to unitizers.
* Communicate with other shifts to maintain proper flow of products in to and out of the warehouse.
* Finished product are to be purged from holding lanes at the end of shift and lanes are to be counted for accuracy by shifts end.
* Troubleshoot issues that arise through the course of the day and work with the process lead and maintenance to get mechanical issues resolved.
* Conduct daily and weekly PM’s
* Record mechanical issues that arise during the week that can be worked on during slower production runs.
* Perform mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical repairs to all unitizer(s) equipment and switches. Calls maintenance with repairs accordingly.
* Must follow all rules set by the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) and attend all related meetings and/or training sessions. Must be committed to and operate by Manufacturing Execution System (MES) standards and procedures.
* Must wear proper PPE when on duty.
* Cleaning work area and machines. Keeps pallet storage area clean and organized and free of non-related items.
* Other duties may be assigned.
Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at 610-932-6500 or recruitment@herrs.com
Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities
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