Pouch Filler Operator-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: Pouch Filler Operator

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Must be able to operate the Pouch Filler lines 8 and 10.
2. Will do periodic weighing of pouches.
3. Must be able to monitor proper temperature and controls on filler and chiller.
4. Must be able to monitor transfer functions.
5. Must be able to change rolls of film and rethread machine as needed.
6. Issue pouches to orders using assistics.
7. Operate the efficiency system. (data entry)
8. Maintain a positive teamwork atmosphere by acting, communicating and helping co-workers.
9. When carts are filled the pouch filler operator is responsible for reassigning labor to loading area or other area as needed.
10. Complete daily documentation accurately.

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

Skills and Abilities:

1. Attentive and alert to all moving parts

2. Conscious minded of the quality of clean-up of machinery

3. Capable of learning how to do minor jam-ups

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: Occasional to frequent (Medium duty position / ability to lift 50lbs )
Carrying: Occasional
Climbing: Minimal
Climbing Stairs: Minimal
Climbing ladders: Occasional
Crawling: Minimal
Working in kneeling position: NA
Working with arms extended at shoulder level or above: Frequent to Continuous
Twisting and Turning: Frequent to continuous
Reaching: Occasional to Frequent
Bending: Occasional to frequent
Driving: Occasional
Pushing and Pulling: Occasional
Hand Movement: Manual dexterity
 Simple grasping: frequent
 Fine manipulation: NA
Operating Equipment:

Position Requirements:

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: 7:00AM-3:00PM
                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.

Please Note: If hired you will need to train on 1st shift (7am-3pm) for up to 17 days with a trainer.

Salary: Up to $22.66 per hour 

Earn Bonus Incentives:

• 2nd/3rd Shift Differential -$1.00 per hour
• Attendance Bonus -$0.50 per hour
• 1st Pass Quality Bonus-$0.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Profit Sharing
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental 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

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)

Call-To-Action:If you're ready to make an impact in the food industry with your expertise, we invite you to become part of the Furmano Foods family—apply today!