Seasoning Operator

Location:

Hanover, Pennsylvania

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.

• 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 cleanups 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.

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.

• 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

• 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)

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.

Starting Rate: $20.45 per hour

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Hourly

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401(k) and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.