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.
There are a variety of benefits offered to our union employees either through the union or through HP Hood. The program may vary based on where you work, but all employees are offered a competitive benefits package that include health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discount programs, retirement program, advancement opportunities 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.
Job Responsibilities

• Proficiently operate all filling, and casing equipment, including labeler, and glue pot.
• Make sure all daily orders are filled and that the correct cups, lids, and codes are used.
• Operate machines efficiently and keep changeover downtime to a minimum.
• Maintain proper weights at all times, as well as operating speeds set by the supervisor or foreman.
• Ensure that the package and product meet our quality standards at all times and report problems to a supervisor immediately.
• Supply stock to machines
• Effectively communicate with other operators in the line
• Save Lab samples per requirements.
• Dismantle, clean, and reassemble the equipment if needed.
• Maintain a sanitary work area at all times.
• Sanitize and wash hands frequently.
• Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Work overtime, as needed, which will require an obligation from you to fulfill.
• Adapt to new technology as it comes into the department
• Carry out all additional duties assigned by a supervisor or foreman.
• Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, and never put yourself or other employees in harm’s way.

Job Requirements

• Basic English/Math skills
• Able to meet all safety compliance standards
• Must be physically fit and without any medical work restrictions to perform the job duties that will be required
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (4 hours)
• Must be able to work 10 hours per day

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"
For applicants in NY State, this job pays a rate of $25.41 per hour.