{"id":3847675,"url":"https://alion.io/job/herrs-2nd-shift-packaging-machine-technician-full-time","title":"2nd Shift Packaging Machine Maintenance Technician FULL TIME","company":{"id":678334,"name":"Herr's","domain":"herrs.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/herrs","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Pinpoint","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":94,"open_postings":5,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0.4,"time_to_fill_p50_days":22,"computed_at":"2026-11-11T05:49:22Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Nottingham, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-05T01:23:32Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-05","last_verified_at":"2026-11-12T05:18:02Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":7,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":7},"description":"Building a great career never tasted so good!\n\nHerr Foods Inc. is a privately owned salty snack food manufacturer and distributor based in Nottingham, PA and we think our 1600+ employees are pretty spectacular! We have been committed for the last 75+ years to making our Herr’s family business an enjoyable place to work!\n\nELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $250.00 RETENTION BONUS!\n\nWe are currently seeking a qualified individual for our Packaging Machine Technician position, joining our Nottingham, PA team!\nSCHEDULE: Monday-Friday\nHOURS: 3pm-1amAdditional hours may be required due to business demands.\n\nBENEFITS: This position is full-time benefit eligible, elective benefits include:Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.\nMarathon Health Clinic - a premier on-site healthcare provider. A separate entity from Herr's, located at our Nottingham, PA facility. This facility ensures easy access to tailored healthcare services, preventative care, wellness programs, for employees on any medical plan \nOpportunity to contribute to a 401k, with a company match.\nPaid vacation, holiday and sick time. \nPaid Employee referral program. \n\nWHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED:\nMust complete a background and pre-employment drug screen. As well as a preplacement screening which tests the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position. \nQUALIFICATIONS YOU BRING:\nMust be at least 18 years of age.\nMust be able to lift 50 pounds.\nOne to three months of related mechanical experience and/or training.\nAbility to work with latex gloves, airborne seasoning, cardboard dust, cleaning solutions, and hot water.\nAbility to work in a noisy and fast-paced environment.\nGood balance on slippery surfaces.\nSustain concentration for up to 3 hours at a time.\nThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.\nBenefit (Details):\nHerr’s is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs where we have been recognized as a 5-time Well Workplace Award winner in the area! Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, critical illness indemnity plans, identity theft coverage, and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k with generous company matching, annual company profit sharing, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description). Also enjoy low or no cost medical care through our Assured Excellence Program which provides high quality health care for orthopedic procedures, cancer treatments, cardiac surgery and care, along with treatment for many other conditions. Assured Excellence Program partners with nationally renowned facilities such as John Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Shriners Children’s Hospital, Hazelden Betty Ford, and others. OSS Health Company Direct Program, based in York, PA, is available to benefit-eligible employees offering bundled package rates for orthopedic care and imaging.\nKey Responsibilities\nJob Summary:\nThis position works in conjunction with the Packaging Specialist and is dedicated to resolve Packaging Equipment issues on Scales, Baggers and Case Packers throughout Herr's Plants.\n\nPackaging Responsibilities:\nHelps plan and schedule all maintenance activities related to packaging equipment to ensure efficient and safe operation of equipment. \nLeads Packaging equipment overhauls from planning through to execution and completes all related follow-up work. \nResponds to issues in real time to help facilitate resolution of challenging maintenance issues that occur during daily operations \nEnsures that critical machine issues are repaired and well documented using D365 ERP for Asset Management work order tracking of the repair process \nEvaluates the effectiveness of preventative maintenance routines within D365 Asset Management. Makes revisions and improvements to maintenance routines to increase effectiveness. \nIdentifies system or equipment deficiencies and initiates the modification process, utilizing peers, team members, Engineering, Purchasing, Vendor and technical groups. \nDevelops machine set-up documentation on equipment in conjunction with engineering and production. \nParticipates and provides regular support on maintenance prioritization and annual overhaul planning. \nResponsible for training of maintenance staff as related to Packaging Equipment \n\nMaintenance and Process Improvement:\nResponsible for improving total up-time performance through managing the preventative/predictive maintenance programs. \nDocuments all work performed in a timely, accurate and detailed manner using the current maintenance computer system and other reporting structures. Uses this information to make decisions to improve the reliability of the equipment and process. \nCompletes work orders, repairs and service work in a timely manner. \nListens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discusses machines variations with machine operators, supervisors and maintenance workers to diagnose root cause problem and repair of machine. \nWorks with department managers, supervisors and planners to identify, define and prioritize work needed to improve equipment reliability. \nApplies the principles of product quality control and is proactive in verifying that repair work and modifications support the achievement of the company’s quality goals and objectives. \nUpdates prints, programs and equipment manuals as needed and ensures successful changes are implemented on like equipment. \nSupports continuous improvement initiatives and start-up of new equipment and capital projects. \nAny questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at 610-932-6500 or \n\nHerr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities.\n\nSkills, Knowledge and Expertise\n Safety\nFollow all safety guidelines as described in the safety code of conduct while working in an environment that requires climbing and working in confined spaces. \nMust wear proper personal protective equipment for each performing duty. \nMust attend all safety and SQF (Safe Quality Food) meetings/training and work by these standards. \n\nIn addition to the essential functions listed above, the employee is expected to exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, preserve confidentially of all business information and data, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, respect the work environment and keep it as environmentally friendly as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible. Reliable attendance and punctuality are also required. This position will be required to travel about 10-15% of total yearly hours. The employee is also expected to perform other related duties, special projects and functions as required from time to time.\n\n Other Qualifications\n3-5 years experience dealing with electrical maintenance in an industrial setting \nExperience as a Technical Trainer or familiar with training tools such as Standard Operating Procedures and other technical documents preferred. \nRequires sufficient broad background including, but not limited to: packaging and processing equipment, maintenance systems and equipment installation and start-up. \nExperience with an ERP system is preferred \nBasic Microsoft Office and computer skills required \nHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. \nMust possess a stable work history with good references. \nMust pass a pre-placement screening which tests the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position. \n\nPhysical Demands\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nWhile performing the duties of this Job, the employee must have vision corrected to 20/30 or better with normal depth perception and peripheral vision.\n\n Work Environment\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to work in slippery floor conditions and with airborne seasonings and will be exposed to cardboard dust. 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