General Labor

Spring Glen Fresh Foods in Ephrata, PA is now seeking 1st shift General Laborers. We are offering great benefits, stable work shifts, and a clean/ welcoming work environment. Work where you matter!

General laborers are responsible for performing production, sanitation, and other general duties as assigned in accordance with established safety and quality standards.

• Stacks boxes of finished products onto pallets and applies shrink wrap for safe storage and transport.
• Inspects finished products to ensure proper labeling, quality standards, and compliance with company specifications.
• Packs finished products into boxes or totes; inspects pallets, boxes, and totes for defects; places poly liners in totes; verifies product weights; and prepares items for storage, including stacking and shrink wrapping.
• Learns and supports the setup and line flow of various products within the Production Department.
• Cleans and sanitizes machinery and equipment as required.
• Maintains clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with good housekeeping practices.
• Completes required checks, documentation, and production paperwork accurately and legibly throughout the shift.
• Follows all food safety, legality, and quality policies and procedures, including but not limited to GMPs, HACCP, food safety, product quality, food security, and plant security requirements.
• Adheres to all safety procedures and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Immediately reports any safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to the Production Supervisor and/or Lead.
• Maintains plant hygiene standards to ensure the highest level of product integrity.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor and/or Lead.

While the duties above generally describe the job content, not all duties are performed continually or regularly (i.e., daily, weekly, etc.).  Duties performed are dependent upon the operation being supported.

Spring Glen Fresh Foods offers a competitive rate of pay; a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, prescription drug; paid holidays; paid time off; paid short term disability; paid life insurance; and a 401(k) Retirement plan.

Spring Glen fresh foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

• The position requires ability to read, write and understand the English language, and have basic math skills in order to satisfactorily complete job requirements.
• The ability to attend work predictably and regularly and to be punctual.
• The ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions (whether presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form).
• The ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts to practical situations.
• The ability to work cooperatively with others.
• The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
• The ability to perform several tasks at once.
• The ability to follow direction or instruction.
• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.
• The ability to lift and move 50 pounds.
• The ability to sit/stand/bend/stretch, etc.
• The ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with the hands and arms.