Seasoning Operator

Seasoning Operator

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

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
• 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, 401k 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.