Food & Beverage Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's food and beverage industry spans major processors, breweries, and snack manufacturers, with companies like Campbell Soup, Hershey, and Kraft Heinz operating facilities across the state. Green Card sponsorship in this sector is most common for food scientists, quality assurance managers, and production engineers, with opportunities concentrated in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and the Lehigh Valley.
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INTRODUCTION
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JOB TITLE: Salty Packaging Machine Operator
JOB TYPE: Intermediate Level General Labor
LOCATION: Hanover, Pennsylvania
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Salty Packaging Machine Operator, under general supervision, is responsible for the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of packaging machinery while maintaining continuous flow of product to the packaging lines. Responsibilities include making minor adjustments to the machinery to achieve the correct product, troubleshooting, maintenance of machinery, and record keeping.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains shift documentation (i.e., Metal Detector and Batch Order Verifications)
- Reads production schedule and plans accordingly.
- Reads and interprets schedule in MicroStrategy.
- Able to print labels on different printers, choosing correct program for each printer; move eye and clean printers.
- Perform nitrogen testing.
- Efficiently maintains the operation of packaging machinery by monitoring codes, dates, and prices.
- Maintains an adequate supply of roll stock and ensures all packaging materials are available for each machine.
- Set up and write new programs for bag makers.
- Writes and/or edits machine micro logic as needed to maintain an efficient and low waste operation.
- Creating and modifying code dates.
- Performs preventative maintenance on equipment. Sets up and makes minor scale repairs and adjustments.
- Perform span calibration and/or adjustments on scales, adjust scales linkages so it opens and shuts correctly, make minor adjustments to formers.
- Efficiently operates packaging equipment which may include case sealers and robot cells. This includes but is not limited to machine setups, troubleshooting, changeovers, proper running, procedural adjustments, sanitation cleanup, preventative maintenance, and shutdown.
- Properly plans ahead for machine changeovers and efficiently changing from one product item to another.
- Monitors and adjusts each machine to ensure proper cut off film and bags have proper end seals and back seals as required.
- Ensures machines are running at standard speeds.
- Monitors product appearance and adheres to weight control program.
- Performs bag weight checks every 20 minutes and inspects for quality issues.
- Able to run bagger, scales, counting conveyor, seal checker, weight check, case packers, and other auxiliary equipment as needed.
- Identifies and resolves packaged product quality issues.
- Properly accounts for product run off and handles this product; accordingly, sorts through and reworks all good product.
- Keeps machines and work areas clean, wipes packaging machines off and blows down area when required to do so.
- Immediately reports any maintenance problems to appropriate technician and/or supervisor.
- Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
- Stores supplies in designated areas.
- Keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstruction; removes trash from work area floor.
- Follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights; identifies/reports issues with equipment; reports all job-related injuries to supervision.
- May provide leadership and direction to packers.
- May be qualified to perform as Back-up Packaging Coordinator, or other technical/skilled position.
- If applicable, may monitor and replenish seasoning on overhead to ensure proper seasoning coverage on product.
- Mandatory overtime may be required.
- May perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.
Experience: 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required.
Physical Requirements
Sitting: Seldom
Driving: Seldom
Standing: Continuously
Walking: Frequently
Using hands: Continuously
Climbing: Occasionally
Squatting/Kneeling: Frequently
Talking/Hearing: Continuously
Two Handed Carry: Frequently
Reaching: Continuously
Pushing: Continuously
Pulling: Continuously
Overhead Work Standing: Frequently
Ladder Climbing: Occasionally
Repetitive Twisting Standing: Frequently
Fine motor Skills/Manipulation: Continuously
Bending: Continuously
Vision (Far, Near, Peripheral, and Depth Perception): Continuously
Follow Directions and Routines: Frequently
Concentrate, Memorize, and Recall: Frequently
Analyze Data: Occasionally
Problem Solving: Frequently
Work Independently with Appropriate Judgment: Frequently
Read, Write, Comprehend Numbers and Words: Frequently
Lift/Carry/Push Weight:
Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously
Up to 25 lbs.: Frequently
Up to 50 lbs.: Frequently
Up to 100 lbs.: Occasionally (must be with assistance)
More than 100 lbs.: Seldom (must be with assistance)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $25.50
Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
Green Card Food & Beverage Job Roles in Pennsylvania
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Search Food & Beverage Jobs in PennsylvaniaFood & Beverage Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
Which food and beverage companies in Pennsylvania sponsor Green Cards?
Pennsylvania is home to several major food and beverage employers with established sponsorship histories, including Hershey, Campbell Soup, Kraft Heinz, and Herr Foods. Larger manufacturers and multinational food corporations are generally more likely to sponsor Green Cards than small regional producers, as they have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure to manage the PERM labor certification process.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most food and beverage Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs account for a significant share of food and beverage sponsorship activity, given the concentration of corporate offices and processing facilities in the region. The Harrisburg and Hershey corridor is notable for confectionery and snack manufacturing. The Lehigh Valley also has a strong food processing presence, with several large production facilities that hire internationally sponsored workers.
What types of food and beverage roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Roles most commonly sponsored include food scientists, research and development chemists, quality assurance and food safety managers, process and packaging engineers, and regulatory affairs specialists. These positions generally require specialized degrees or technical expertise that justifies PERM labor certification. Production supervisor and operations management roles are sometimes sponsored at larger facilities, though sponsorship is less consistent for those titles.
How do I find food and beverage Green Card sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to filter for food and beverage roles offering Green Card sponsorship in Pennsylvania specifically. Rather than sorting through general job boards, Migrate Mate focuses on visa-sponsored positions, letting you filter by state, industry, and visa type. This saves significant time for international candidates who need confirmed sponsorship, not just roles that might consider it.
Are there any Pennsylvania-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in food and beverage?
Pennsylvania's food and beverage industry is heavily unionized in some segments, particularly meatpacking and large-scale food processing. Union contracts can affect how employers structure sponsored roles and prevailing wage determinations under the PERM process. Additionally, Pennsylvania's concentration of FDA-regulated facilities means many sponsored roles require familiarity with federal food safety regulations, which can factor into how employers document the specialty nature of a position.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card food & beverage jobs in Pennsylvania?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.