Packer 2nd Shift

Wege Pretzel Company in Hanover, PA is seeking 2nd shift Packers. This positions provides stable, year-round work. Don't have experience? No worries, will provide the training. Packers are responsible for placing finished product into boxes and stacking on a skid.

Responsibilities:

• Form boxes for packaging
• Accurately place product in boxes for shipment to customers
• Acquire information from Supervisor on products being run for the day
• Check rotation schedule for work location within the plant
• Pack bags in box in accordance with production schedule at standard speed
• Ascertain box labels, sticker boxes, and then erect them in accordance with schedule
• Check bags for end seal and back seal integrity, correct date codes, correct film, correct box and case pack and air fill
• Tear open damaged bags for product, reuse, and dispose of old empty film properly
• Clean and sweep work area or assist other packers or boxmakers as needed
• Check correctness of weights on bags
• Keep work area neat, clean, and orderly
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• No previous experience required
• Must be able to maintain good attendance
• Must be able to stand for the majority of the shift
• Must be able to work in fluctuations of environmental temperatures

Take a look at we offer:

• Steady, year-round work
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Affordable benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, prescription plan, 401k, life insurance, disability insurance, and more!
• Discount at the Hanover Foods Outlet Store

Why chose the Wege Pretzel Company? Wege Pretzel Company located in Hanover, PA, is one of the oldest and respected names in the pretzel baking industry. Wege (pronounced wig'gie) is the name of a family that began baking breads and rolls during the late 1800's. A German immigrant baker who was working his way across the country went to work for Wege Pretzel Company during the early 1920's. While employed, he taught the Wege Family an old German recipe for making a large Sourdough Hard Pretzel, the one for which Wege is now famous. In 2001, Wege Pretzel Company joined the expanding Hanover Foods Corporation family further strengthening it’s position in the salted snack industry.

The major factor in this growth has been our people; the leadership, judgement, and foresight combined with the skills and talent of our employees whose efforts have been crucial to the success of Wege Pretzel Company. Our future is one of great potential and continued success. We are consistently looking for talented, creative people to carry on the standard of excellence and quality that has represented Wege Pretzel Company since 1800’s. Join local excellence with global reach!

Wege Pretzel Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Packaging: 1 year (Preferred)
• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Order picking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15