Batch Cooker Helper-1st shift

At Furmano Foods, you’re joining a values-driven company with a purpose far greater than profit. Since 1921, we’ve stayed true to our farm, faith, and family roots—nourishing our customers, team members, partners, the land, and the future. We take pride in crafting quality, shelf-stable foods including beans, tomatoes, ancient grains, and vegetables for retail and foodservice markets nationwide. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dedication to sustainability, we offer team members the opportunity to make a lasting impact while upholding a legacy of quality, service, and stewardship.

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. 

Job description: Batch Cooker Operator Helper

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.     Must be capable of assisting with starting up, shutting down, and changing recipes properly on the Allpax cooker computer.

2.     Must be able to fill out all required paperwork & documentation neatly, accurately, and in a timely manner.

3.     Verify pouch codes & inspect pouch integrity to ensure good seals

4.     Must know & understand all critical parameters of the thermal process

5.     Keep Cooker area clean and orderly.

6.     Perform loading and unloading of Cooker carts.

7.     Help with routine maintenance on cookers as required.

8.     Perform the proper testing for IT (initial temperature) and pouch thickness  

9.     Maintain a positive teamwork atmosphere by actions, communicating and

         helping co-workers.

10.  Do any other jobs which Supervisor may assign.

Food safety is the responsibility of every employee.  Any issues should be brought to the immediate attention of area supervisor of manager

Skills and Abilities:

1. Keep accurate records

2. Be alert to noises or conditions that indicate there may be a mechanical problem developing.

3. Communicate effectively to a variety of people

4. Graduate of Better Process Schooling Certification

Work Classification: Heavy duty position as defined in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Employer.

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:     Occasional to frequent (heavy duty position / ability to lift 50lbs )

Carrying:  Occasional to frequent

Climbing:  Minimal

Climbing Stairs:  Minimal

Climbing ladders:  Frequent to Continuous

Crawling:  NA

Working in kneeling position: Occasionally

Working with arms extended at shoulder level or above:  Minimal

Twisting and Turning:  Frequent to continuous

Reaching:  Frequent to Occasional

Bending:  Occasional to frequent

Driving: Occasional if necessary  

Pushing and Pulling: Occasional to Frequent

Hand Movement:  Manual dexterity

• Simple grasping: frequent
• Fine manipulation: NA

Operating Equipment:  Continuous Cooker

Position Requirements: Must be able to safely reach top of pallet while stretch wrapping.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned by the manager of this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:1st Shift 7am-3pm / Monday-Friday
8 hour shift, may need to work extended hours / Overtime based on needs of the business
Weekend availability in season w/ specific mandatory Saturdays as needed

Salary: Up to $18.56 per hr.
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Profit Sharing Bonus
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Onsite Nurse
• Corporate Chaplain

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northumberland, PA 17857: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Behaviors
Preferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations
Preferred

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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