What are the responsibilities and job description for the Filler Operator-3rd Shift position at Furmano Foods?
Furmano Foods is a trusted family-owned company celebrating 104 years of providing delicious, wholesome foods. Located in Northumberland, PA, we are a single-site manufacturer with 350 dedicated employees. As a 4th-generation, growth-oriented business, we are committed to exceeding customer expectations by practicing biblical principles, delivering exceptional service, and continuously improving.
At Furmano Foods, our Core Values guide everything we do:
✅ Safety – Prioritizing a secure workplace for all
✅ Thankfulness – Appreciating our team, customers, and community
✅ Honesty – Acting with integrity and transparency
✅ Kindness – Treating everyone with respect and care
✅ Unity – Working together to achieve success
✅ Diligence – Staying committed to excellence
✅ Stick-To-It-Iveness – Persevering through challenges
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.
Duties and Responsibilities: Filler Operator
1.Must be able to operate the filler lines, keeping product within set
specifications.
2. Must be able to operate the closing machine, feed lids, and perform simple
maintenance on the line.
3. Must be able to clean the line properly, following all sanitation & safety
procedures.
4. Must be able to follow all GMP’s associated with this position.
5. Will perform other jobs as requested by the supervisor.
6. Record all documentation accurately, neatly, & timely.
7. Operate efficiency systems on all can filler lines.
8. Check can seams and codes on a regular basis.
9. Account for any down-time.
10. Must know & understand all Critical Control Points for this position.
11. Maintain a positive teamwork atmosphere by actions, communicating and helping co-workers.
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. Must be alert, aware and multi-tasked
2. Particular in the cleaning of equipment
3. Must be accurate at recording records
4. Operate a basic scale efficiently and accurately
5. Basic math skills
Physical Requirements:
Body Movements – the amount of time spent performing each physical requirement:
Ø Occasional - 1/3 or less
Ø Frequent – 1/3 to 2/3
Ø Continuous – 2/3 or more
Standing: Continuous
Walking: Frequent to Continuous
Sitting: Minimal
Lifting: Frequent to continuous lifting of 18 ½ lbs. lid sleeves (average of 303 sleeves a
shift); Ability to lift 50lbs
Carrying: Frequent
Climbing: Minimal
Climbing Stairs: Minimal
Climbing ladders: Minimal
Crawling: NA
Working in kneeling position: Minimal
Working with arms extended at shoulder level or above: Frequent
Twisting and Turning: Frequent to continuous
Reaching: Frequent to Continual
Bending: Occasional to frequent
Driving: NA
Pushing and Pulling: Occasional
Hand Movement: Manual dexterity
Ø Simple grasping: frequent
Ø Fine manipulation: NA
Operating Equipment: Continuous (Filler, Closing Machine, Slicer)
Position Requirements: Multi-tasked Individual
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: 3rd Shift: 11:00pm-7:00am
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 2 weeks with a trainer.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee Profit Sharing Bonus
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
Employee discount- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Northumberland, PA 17857: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Behaviors
Preferred- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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)
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