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, 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 discount programs, 401k matches, incentive programs, profit sharing and more. 

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, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes and more.

Starting pay: $25.30/hr - After 1 Year: $27.52/hr

Night Differential: $7%

Essential Functions
 Follow all Safety SOPs and procedures
 Perform Loading, VNA and Receiving functions per SOPs
 Provide break to Planner when needed
 Operates a stretch wrapper, forklift, dock equipment and battery changer in a safe manner
 Fulfill orders per SOPs and customer/facility guidelines
 Read/understand information on the load tag to verify quantity for skid is correct
 Secure cases per SOPs on quality pallets to ensure product integrity is maintained during transit
 Receive, label and perform basic tasks within Warehouse Management System (WMS) for product identification and adjustments
 Utilize inventory management system efficiently and accurately (WMS, Yard Management System (YMS), Infolink, and Transportation Management System (TMS))
 Keep dock boards updated with critical information per SOP for efficient load out
 Monitor products on loaded trailers to ensure meets customer expectations and certification requirements for HP Hood and customers
 Verify skid counts on loads match orders
 Ensure product is loaded and unloaded in a safe efficient manner, compliant with SOP guidelines.
 Communicate clearly and professionally with others via radio, directly and within systems
 Inspect equipment and provides work orders for any items in need of repair to Leadership
 Validate, create and provide changes for SOP documents for position
 Conduct Shift Change Brief with prior shift
 Keep assigned areas and work floor clean and organized
 Other duties as assigned by shift supervisor
 Various tasks involving the responsibility of the food safety and quality of company products
Education and Experience Physical Requirements
 Excellent driving skills, hand/foot-eye coordination and manual dexterity
 Good record keeping / clerical skills
 Good basic math and reading skills
 Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
 High School Diploma or equivalent
 Experience or training as a forklift operator is desirable
 Prior experience in the manufacturing industry is desirable
 Excellent computer skills  Lifting: Heavy (over 70 lbs.) infrequently
 Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 6 hours)
 Sitting: Long periods (a minimum of 6 hours)
 Walking: Constantly
 Ability to climb: Infrequently
 Bending: Frequently
 Ability to work with arms outstretched to the front
 Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs. without assistance infrequently

 Special Requirements…
  Ability to become forklift certified
 Ability to work in Cold Warehouse environment
 Ability to multi-task