Overview
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.
Schedule
* Schedule: Tuesday - Friday
* Hours: 3:30am-3:30pm
* Additional hours may be required due to business demands.
Benefits
* This position is full-time and benefit eligible. Elective benefits include: Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
* Marathon Health Clinic – a premier on-site healthcare provider located at our Nottingham, PA facility.
* 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 old.
* 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 a plus. Prior Herr's warehouse experience is a plus.
* Must possess a current forklift license.
* Knowledge of product codes and warehouse procedures.
* Must possess a stable work history with good references and pass drug screening.
Your day-to-day responsibilities
* Operate the unitizers, switches, and other equipment to ensure a smooth flow of product from production into the warehouse.
* Maintain machines at maximum performance to meet quality standards, including unit integrity, accurate unit counts and code dates.
* Operate the Unitizer PC for checking counts, changing destinations, entering items into lanes, and purging lanes when items are complete.
* Keep the reject line clear to support production.
* Will maintain forklift certification and perform forklift inspections, documenting and reporting any problems.
* Count and load accurate quantities of product from holding lanes to unitizers.
* Communicate with other shifts to maintain proper flow of products into and out of the warehouse.
* Purging finished product from holding lanes at the end of shift and ensuring lanes are counted for accuracy by shift end.
* Troubleshoot issues and work with the process lead and maintenance to resolve mechanical issues.
* Conduct daily and weekly PMs.
* Record mechanical issues for potential work during slower production.
* Perform mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical repairs on unitizer equipment and switches; assist maintenance as needed.
* Follow GMP and SQF requirements and attend related meetings and/or training; operate by MES standards and procedures.
* Wear appropriate PPE when on duty.
* Keep the work area and machines clean and organized; maintain pallet storage areas free of non-related items.
* Other duties may be assigned.
For questions about this position or 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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