Stacker, Dumper Line Worker, PA
Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC · Hanover, PA · 1 wk ago
Administrative$14/hrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking reliable and detail-oriented individuals to join our operations team as Stackers and Dumpers. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that fresh produce is carefully handled, accurately packed, safely stacked, and efficiently moved through the production process. The ideal candidate is dependable, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and committed to maintaining food safety and quality standards. Shift flexibility is required.
Responsibilities
- Stacking
- Safely stack packed cartons or crates onto pallets for storage or shipment.
- Wrap and secure pallets to ensure safe transport and minimize product damage.
- Follow stacking patterns to optimize space, air flow and maintain load stability.
- Dumping
- Load and dump raw produce onto conveyors, hoppers, or processing lines.
- Monitor product flow and remove foreign materials or defective items.
- Ensure dumping is done safely to prevent bruising, damage, or product falling on the floor.
Requirements
- Prior experience in produce handling, warehouse, or food processing preferred.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures (cold storage and production areas).
- Strong attention to detail to maintain quality and food safety standards.
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, perform repetitive tasks, and bend frequently as required.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English (Spanish bilingual a plus), preferred.
- Commitment to teamwork, reliability, and safety practices.
Working Conditions
- Fast-paced production facility handling perishable fresh produce.
- Exposure to varying temperatures, including cold storage, refrigerated, and damp environments.
- Frequent interaction with conveyors, pallet jacks, shrink wrap equipment, and other production machinery.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and required (e.g., gloves, hairnets).
- Work may involve exposure to moisture, organic materials, and routine sanitation chemicals.
- Noise levels may vary depending on production activity.
- Shift flexibility is preferred. Overtime available and job involves working weekends and some holidays.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching.
- Repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements for packing, stacking, and sorting tasks.
- Manual dexterity required to handle produce, labeling, and packaging materials.
- Ability to maintain pace with production line speed.
- Visual ability to inspect produce for quality, defects, and foreign materials.
Education & Experience
- Minimum High School Education / G.E.D. preferred or applicable certification.
- Understanding of Produce Standards, and/or basic produce experience preferred.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more