What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjustor Operator-2nd shift position at Furmano's?
At Furmano Foods, you join a value-driven company with a legacy built on farm, faith,and family since 1921. We are dedicated to producing quality, shelf-stable foods while
nurturing our team members, community, and the environment. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact while
contributing to a culture of quality, service, and sustainability.
If you’re looking for a workplace that values its people and promotes a strong sense of purpose, we’d love to have you join our team! Check out our available opportunity below.
The Adjustor is responsible for ensuring the continuous, efficient, and high-quality operation of the labeling production line. This role involves maintaining mechanical components, adjusting equipment for optimal performance, performing line changeovers, and responding promptly to any line interruptions. The Adjuster will conduct regular quality checks, including print accuracy and label application, and ensure supplies such as corrugation are adequately stocked. Strong troubleshooting skills, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication with team members and other departments are essential for success in this role.
Education: High school diploma or GED required; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Experience / Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing with machine operation environment preferred.
- Prior experience operating automated or semi-automated machinery is highly desirable.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and troubleshoot basic machine operations.
- Ability to read and follow work orders, safety procedures, and instructions.
- Basic math and counting skills; able to maintain accurate records if required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Food safety is the responsibility of every employee. Any issues should be brought to the immediate attention of area supervisor of manager.
- Responsible for keeping mechanical aspects of the label line fine-tuned for continual non-interrupted flow of product
- Check and document proper cleaning of print heads and proper glue application.
- Responsible for maintaining supply of corrugation in Tray packer for a continual non-interrupted flow of production
- Respond quickly to line shutdowns and lend assistance to help start up again
- Be alert and ready to trouble shoot on the entire line
- Must be able to adjust all equipment on the lines for maximum smooth continual operation of the lines
- Must be able to make changeovers on the line
- Is responsible for checks after each new product is introduced on the line as well as constant periodical checks for quality of labeling, proper codes, and correct print on cases.
- Responsible for ensuring there is no damage being created on the line
- Must be able to proficiently operate all aspects of the line
- Must keep accurate records
- Any and all jobs assigned by supervisor
- Effective cross-departmental communication.
Skills and Abilities:
- Mechanically inclined to analyze problems and take corrective action
- Leadership skills
- Good Communicator, listener and negotiator
- Make decisions and prioritize jobs
- Must be a team player
Physical Requirements:
Body Movements – the amount of time spent performing each physical requirement:
- Occasional - 1/3 or less
- Frequent – 1/3 to 2/3
- Continuous – 2/3 or more
Standing: Frequent to Continuous
Walking: Frequent to Continuous
Sitting: Minimal
Lifting: Minimal to Occasional (medium duty position / ability to lift 50lbs)
Carrying: Minimal to Occasional (medium duty position / ability to carry 50lbs)
Climbing: Occasional
Climbing Stairs: Minimal
Climbing ladders: Occasionally
Crawling: Occasionally
Working in kneeling position: Occasional
Working with arms extended at shoulder level or above: Minimal
Twisting and Turning: Frequent to continuous
Reaching: Occasional
Bending: Occasional
Driving: Minimal
Pushing and Pulling: Occasional
Hand Movement: Manual dexterity
- Simple grasping: frequent
- Fine manipulation: NA
Operating Equipment: Continuous
Position Requirements:
Mechanically Inclined.
Work Schedule:
This position typically follows the hours of the shift scheduled to work; however, working days may vary based on season.
Typically, Monday through Friday. Very often Saturday. 12 hours Shifts may be required during busy times.
Hours:
1st Shift : 3:00PM-11:00PM
20 minutes paid lunch
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to $20.82
Earn Bonus Incentives:
2nd/3rd Shift Differential -$1.00 per hour
Attendance Bonus -$0.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee Profit Sharing
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Onsite Nurse
- Corporate Chaplain
- Dependent Scholarship Assistance Program
Ability to Commute:
- Northumberland, PA 17857 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Northumberland, PA 17857: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Employment Disclaimer:
This position is based in Pennsylvania and is considered "at-will." This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any reason not prohibited by law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under the law.
This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or limit the supervisor’s ability to modify work assignments as appropriate to meet the needs of the organization.