At Furmano Foods, you join a value-driven company with a legacy built on farm, faith, and family since 1921. We are dedicated to producing quality, shelf-stable foods while nurturing our employees, community, and the environment. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact while contributing to a culture of quality, service, and sustainability.
The Bean Supplier position is to support production by supplying dry beans, monitoring bean soaking schedules, and delivering the correct cans and lids to production lines. Responsibilities include preparing for line changes, safely operating and inspecting forklifts, maintaining clean work areas, and completing accurate production and inventory records.
Candidates should be dependable, safety-focused, organized, and able to adapt to changing production needs. Basic computer and math skills, teamwork, and attention to detail are required. Forklift certification is required for the Bean Dumper assignment, and safe forklift operation is essential for forklift duties.
All employees must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), complete required training, and immediately report food safety concerns to a supervisor or manager.
Bean Dumper
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Help maintain a steady flow of production on the dry bean lines to maximize efficiency, support safe operations, and maintain product quality.
- Anticipate production needs and prepare for upcoming line changes.
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) applicable to the position.
- Promote a positive team environment through respectful communication, cooperation, and assistance to coworkers.
- Complete daily documentation accurately and on time.
- Complete all required annual training and testing.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Skills and Abilities:
- Dependable, with consistent attendance and follow-through on assigned responsibilities.
- Mechanical aptitude to identify potential equipment problems and make minor adjustments within the scope of training and authorization.
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Current forklift certification and the ability to operate a forklift safely.
Dry Bean Floater/Soaker
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Anticipate production needs and prepare for upcoming line changes.
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) applicable to the position.
- Monitor and adjust the dry bean soaking schedule as needed to maintain proper soak times and support production requirements.
Skills and Abilities:
- Dependable, with consistent attendance and follow-through on assigned responsibilities.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, including initiative, sound judgment, and effective communication.
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to organize work, monitor schedules, and adapt to changing production needs.
Can Room Forklift Operator Helper
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate a forklift safely and in accordance with company procedures.
- Supply each operating production line with the correct cans and lids according to the daily production schedule and MMF requirements.
- Keep the can room and outside dock area clean, organized, and orderly.
- Inspect the forklift and complete the forklift safety checklist at the beginning of each shift.
- Perform routine forklift maintenance within the scope of training and authorization and immediately report mechanical issues requiring repair.
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) applicable to the position.
- Empty trash hoppers as needed, and clean and sanitize them before returning them to service.
- Promote a positive team environment through respectful communication, cooperation, and assistance to coworkers.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong organizational and housekeeping skills.
- Attention to detail when completing forms, recording receipts, and maintaining inventory records.
- Ability to operate a forklift safely and competently.
- Ability to read and follow production schedules, material requirements, and inventory rotation procedures.
- Basic computer skills to complete receiving and inventory transactions.
Food safety is the responsibility of every employee. Any issues should be brought to the immediate attention of area supervisor or manager.
Physical Requirements:
Body Movements – the amount of time spent performing each physical requirement:
- Occasional - 1/3 or less
- Frequent – 1/3 to 2/3
- Continuous – 2/3 or more
Standing: Frequent to Continuous
Walking: Frequent to Continuous
Sitting: Minimal
Lifting: Occasional to frequent (heavy duty position / ability to lift 50lbs+)
Carrying: Occasional
Climbing: Minimal
Climbing Stairs: Minimal
Climbing ladders: Frequent to Continuous
Crawling: Occasionally
Working in kneeling position: Occasionally
Working with arms extended at shoulder level or above: Minimal
Twisting and Turning: Frequent to continuous
Reaching: Frequent to Occasional
Bending: Occasional to Frequent
Driving: Frequent
Pushing and Pulling: Occasional to Frequent
Hand Movement: Manual dexterity
- Simple grasping: frequent
- Fine manipulation: NA
Operating Equipment: Forklift
Position Requirements: Must have the ability to operate a forklift and pass a company certification test for Forklift Operation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned by the manager of this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 2nd Shift: 3pm-11pm/ night shift/ Overtime
20 minutes paid lunch
This position typically follows the hours of the shift scheduled to work; however, working days may vary based on season.
Typically, Monday through Friday. Very often Saturday. 12 hours Shifts may be required during busy times.
Note: (Specific Training will be 1st shift 7am-3pm for up to 17 days)
Salary: up to $21.26 per hour
Earn Bonus Incentives:
- 2nd/3rd Shift Differential -$1.00 per hour
- Attendance Bonus -$0.50 per hour
- 1st Pass Quality Bonus-$0.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee Profit Sharing Bonus
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Onsite Nurse
- Corporate Chaplain
- Dependent Scholarship Assistance Program
Ability to commute/relocate:
Northumberland, PA 17857: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
Behaviors Preferred
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations Preferred
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
