Seasoning Operator (7pm-7am)

Location: Hanover, Pennsylvania

General Job Description
The Seasoning Operator is responsible for applying seasoning to products according to required standards while ensuring a continuous flow of product to the packaging lines. This role involves minor machine adjustments, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and accurate record keeping.

Duties and Responsibilities

Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and safety regulations.
Maintain seasoner with correct seasoning at appropriate levels.
Identify and correct seasoning equipment issues.
Assemble and disassemble seasoning line equipment properly.
Handle line clean-ups and product changeovers.
Perform chemical, Kosher, and allergen cleaning.
Set up seasoning equipment.
Complete documentation for seasoning process monitoring.
Perform minor equipment adjustments and maintenance.
Retrieve and stock supplies from the warehouse.
Assist R&D with new seasoning tests and trials.
Sanitize scales and seasoning tumblers.
Calibrate load cells for accurate seasoning application.
Ensure product meets QA specifications and adjust as needed.
Conduct seasoning checks on finished product when required.
Verify level sensors and no-seasoning laser sensors using calibration tools.
Assist with scale calibration.
Use operator interface panels to perform drop tests, adjust seasoning settings, and operate equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve seasoning-related issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Mandatory overtime may be required.

Qualifications

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

One year of production experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements
This role requires:

Sitting: seldom
Driving: occasionally
Standing: continuously
Walking: frequently
Using hands: continuously
Climbing: occasionally
Squatting/Kneeling: frequently
Talking/Hearing: continuously
Two-handed carrying: frequently
Reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, and overhead work: continuously to frequently
Ladder climbing: occasionally
Repetitive twisting and fine motor manipulation: frequently to continuously
Vision (far, near, peripheral, depth perception): continuously
Following directions, routines, concentrating, memorizing, recalling, reading, writing, and comprehending: frequently
Analyzing data and problem-solving: seldom

Lifting/Carrying/Pushing Requirements:

Up to 10 lbs: continuously
Up to 25 lbs: frequently
Up to 50 lbs: frequently
Up to 100 lbs: seldom/never (with assistance)
Over 100 lbs: seldom/never (with assistance)

Work Environment
Employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and frequently to wet or humid conditions. Occasional exposure includes high or precarious places, airborne particles, and caustic chemicals. The noise level is typically loud.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting Rate: $20.45 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly