Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other - One Team One Company!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, and more.

Shift: 12am to 8am, Monday through Friday.

Weekly wage: $27.18/HR + 7% night differential.

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of this position is to safely produce and efficiently package quality products in a manner that is consistent with HP Hood LLC standards.

Essential Functions:

• Perform all tasks and functions related to cleaning tanks and trucks.
• Operate and clean HTST units and CIP systems in a sanitary, efficient, and effective manner.
• Complete paperwork as per government regulations and HP Hood requirements.
• Safely operate all assigned equipment following JHA requirements.
• Consistently meet production quotas.
• Comply with all policies and guidelines outlined for production and sanitation processes.
• Participate in cross-training efforts to maximize departmental efficiency.
• Maintain monitoring of state seals on processing equipment, temperature and chemical titrations of CIP systems, temperature levels, and sanitizing on recording charts or appropriate documentation to ensure quality products on recording charts or appropriate documentation.
• Work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors, and peers.
• Perform all tasks on water operations.

General:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures. Able to demonstrate knowledge of safety areas reviewed in the safety orientation program.
• Must be able to adapt to changing production schedules as necessary; including changing shifts on short notice.
• Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Available for required overtime to support business needs and/or critical situations.
• Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Perform assigned duties following "Good Manufacturing Practices."
• Actively participate in special teams representing the production department.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities:

Support SQF by:

• Maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Maintaining the master list of documents.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Serve as backup to notify any Production Manager or QA Manager of a food quality and safety issue in the event a supervisor is unavailable.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move at a quick pace.
• Standing, walking, bending, twisting, and stretching: Long periods (up to 8 hours)
• Lifting: Heavy (up to 50 lbs)
• Climbing: Ladders to make connections and add packaging materials.
• Pushing/Pulling: moving pallets of paper up to 200 lbs. Stock packaging materials.
• Environment: Wet and dry, temperature variations from 50 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Floors are wet and occasionally slippery due to product spills and cleaning process (slip-resistant footwear is required)
• Frequent use of chemicals.
• Noise: Moderate to heavy (hearing protection is required)