Harrisville UT Welfare Cannery — Local services in Harrisville

Most of the work done at the cannery is done through volunteers. The volunteer workers are usually scheduled for 4 hour shifts. There is a full time paid staff. Administration, supervisors, maintenance, and quality control. But when a product line is in operation, it is manned by volunteers. Supervisors assign and teach each person how to perform their duties. Then they closely watch so the line runs smoothly. I have volunteered when they have canned green beans, turkey chunks, chicken vegetable soup, chicken and rice, tomato soup, tomato sauce and beef chunks. There are many other products canned there. One cardinal rule is that if something hits the floor, it gets thrown away. The person who performs the cleanup must then remove their gloves, rewash their hands, then put on new gloves before returning to the line. I am usually physically exhausted after a shift. But I always feel good knowing the canned food will be given to people who...

Spending a morning at the cannery was an electrifying experience (not literally)! Waking up at 4:30am and driving to do service has never been so exhilarating. The employees were very helpful in helping organize us with assertive but graceful instructions. To top it all off we got to wear super drippy hairnets, with matching gloves that really help bring out the tan in your skin. Last but not least was the high quality disposable earplugs that were provided in 2 colors - deep ocean blue and vibrant orange. What...

This facility is excellent! This building is only about a year old and the equipment and facility are clean and well maintained. Especially considering most of the workers are volunteers who work a shift once every few months. The permanent workers are very helpful and very kind. The workers make sure the volunteers are trained in the tasks they are to perform and they're very supportive. Most important...the time we invest in serving at the cannery helps feed the hungry and needy among us....