Packaging Material Handler B Shift (7pm 7am)

Job description

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love.

We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust.

Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover.

Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day.

You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire.

Make history with us.

JOB TITLE: Packaging Material Handler 
JOB TYPE: Beginner/Entry Level General Labor 
LOCATION: Hanover, Pennsylvania 

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Packaging Material Handler is responsible for working on the production floor to assist with bringing product to and from the warehouse and to handle materials (cardboard, plastic barrels, and bag film) related to food production.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Reads production schedule to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.


• Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.


• Requires visual verification of items, physical movement of the product from production into the warehouse area.
• If applicable, operates/drives material handling equipment to transport stored items within the packaging room/facility.
• Responsible for removal and waste tracking in the packaging department.
• Inspects product load for accuracy, and safely moves it around the packaging floor or other parts of the facility as needed to ensure timely and complete delivery.


• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage area or to other designated areas using a manual pallet jack.
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.


• Opens bales, crates, and other containers.

Removes excess cardboard and straps to be disposed of properly.


• Moves portable equipment to packaging floor from storage area and sets up per requirements while maintaining safety standards.


• Manually or mechanically loads and unloads materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.


• Operates or tends automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.
• Maintains general housekeeping duties, sweeps floors, retrieves pallets, and distributes to proper locations; performs light maintenance.

Ensure all recyclables are placed in designated bins and are 5S compliant.


• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety procedures, including but not limited to, wearing all needed PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.


• Marks materials with identifying information.
• Performs other job-related projects, duties and assignments as directed by supervision, including packing.
• Other duties that may be performed by the Packaging Material Handler are, but not limited to safe housekeeping, keeping work areas clean; storing supplies in designated areas; keeping aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions; removing trash from work area floor; following instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights.

Practices and adheres to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines/procedures.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.
• May perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.

Experience: 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required.

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS

 
Sitting: Seldom
Driving: Occasionally
Standing: Continuously
Walking: Continuously
Using hands: Continuously
Climbing: Occasionally
Squatting/Kneeling: Frequently
Talking/Hearing: Continuously
Two Handed Carry: Occasionally 
Reaching: Continuously
Pushing: Continuously
Pulling: Continuously
Overhead Work Standing: Occasionally
Ladder Climbing: Occasionally

Repetitive Twisting Standing: Frequently 
Fine motor Skills/Manipulation: Continuously
Bending: Continuously
Vison (Far, Near, Peripheral, and Depth Perception): Continuously 
Follow Directions and Routines: Frequently 
Concentrate, Memorize, and Recall: Frequently 
Analyze Data: Seldom 
Problem Solving: Seldom 
Work Independently with Appropriate Judgment: Frequently
Read, Write, Comprehend Numbers and Words: Frequently 

 
Lift/Carry/Push Weight:
Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously
Up to 25 lbs.: Frequently
Up to 50 lbs.: Frequently 
Up to 100 lbs.: Frequently (must be with assistance)
More than 100 lbs.: Frequently (must be with assistance) 

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $20.45

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Total pay may include other forms of compensation.

In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

Required Skill Profession

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