At Zerega we’ve turned the craft of pasta-making into an art, with a dedication that dates back nearly 200 years. A subsidiary of Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Zerega is America’s leading producer of pasta for foodservice—from angel hair to ziti and every pasta in between.

We have immediate openings for Machine Operators to join our Packaging department at our pasta facility in Fair Lawn, NJ.

Ideal candidates will be team-players with a positive, can-do attitude and who love manufacturing.

3rd shifts 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM Monday – Friday, must be willing to work overtime as required.

Great opportunity to use your talents and make a difference in taking us to the next level of performance! Come explore a career with us!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a skilled hands-on bulk food packaging position responsible for ensuring the correct set-up and operation of equipment used to pack dried pasta according to customer specifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure totes are set-up correctly based on parameter specifications.
• Stage packaging materials for use including pallets, slip sheets, totes and lids, liners, etc. to meet production requirements.
• Weight, label, and band finished totes.
• Ensure adherence to applicable quality and manufacturing standards.
• Operate all manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely.
• Print product labels and enter finished totes into the ERP system.
• Use forklifts and other PIV equipment to transport packaging materials to the work area and finished totes to the warehouse.
• Responsible for safety and product quality throughout the tote filling work area.
• Maintain a clean work area during the shift through good housekeeping practices.
• Assist in product changeovers as needed during the shift.
• Responsible for keeping thorough and accurate records of production data by completing all daily paperwork.
• Determine if product meets parameter specifications or not and take corrective action as needed.
• Rotate to different positions during the shift.
• Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained in order to maintain BRC Global Standards certification. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Performs other duties as required by Foreman/Supervisor or Manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to lift, bend, twist and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Must be able to perform all tasks in an environment with high heat (90 degrees F or greater) and humidity during the 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to stand on concrete floors for up to 8 hours.
• Must be detail oriented and able to record numeric information accurately.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prompt and regular attendance required.
• Must be able to work six days, including weekends and holidays.

We offer very steady work year-round, PTO and holidays, great union benefits, and paid weekly. Pay may be up to $18.50.

www.philamacaroni.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $19.02 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fair Lawn, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked in a Food Manufacturing environment?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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