Location: Middletown,PA, USA
Job Title: Packer - 2nd ShiftJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated and reliable individual to join our production team as an Ice Cream Packer - Production Assistant in our Production Department located at our Main Office in Harrisburg, PA. This role involves working a consistent schedule with an average of 45-50 hours per week, primarily during the 2nd shift from Monday to Friday, 2:30pm to Midnight. The ideal candidate will ensure proper packaging and boxing of ice cream products while maintaining our highest food safety and sanitation standards.ResponsibilitiesEnsure proper packaging and boxing of ice cream products.Maintain the highest quality of food safety standards, sanitation standards, and production requirements.Observe all safety procedures, Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).Understand the basic flow of ice cream production from receiving, mix formulation, production, storage, and distribution.Review and retrieve dry goods from the warehouse and place them in an orderly fashion for the night runs.Review recipes with the batch operator and figure out slurry numbers for the night's mixes.Work on weekly task sheets each night when not dumping.Responsible for washing the tanks and machines when batching is complete.Operate with safety, quality, and teamwork in mind throughout the shift.Follow all safety guidelines and rules; environmental and regulatory guidelines; use all required safety equipment.Maintain quality and cleanliness of the work area and equipment.Essential SkillsMust be at least 18 years of age.High School Diploma or GED preferred.Ability to work and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes.Experience or training in manufacturing/food manufacturing or supply-chain environment is preferred.Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions with a high level of detail.Additional Skills & QualificationsAbility to work pre-scheduled Day or Night shifts with plenty of notice.Physical requirements: ability to work 8+ hour shifts, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, stand and/or stoop for prolonged periods of time, perform repetitive motions, and work in an environment with varying temperatures.Must be able to get to work independently on time, every day.Why Work Here?We offer consistent overtime pay at 1.5x after 40 hours each week and 100% paid health insurance for the employee with no deductions. Enjoy a generous year-end 7.5% Christmas bonus program, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. Participate in our 401K savings plan with company match. Experience a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is a food production setting, which may involve working in cold conditions. The position requires working 10-hour shifts, primarily during the 2nd shift from 2:30pm to Midnight.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middletown, Pennsylvania.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.