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Cooler Operator

HP Hood
Vernon, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/24/2027
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!

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, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, 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 and more.
Schedule: Varies Weekly
Pay range: $26.32 an hour, when working between the hours of 6: 00pm - 6:00am you will receive a $.50 shift differential.
This is a union position, covered under Teamsters Local 294 Union
Cooler Operator:
  • This job position includes the planning, picking, loading, and finalizing of finished goods trailers, and onsite/offsite driving responsibilities. Candidates will be required to understand the following operational needs.
  • Employee must obtain and maintain forklift certification at all times.
  • They must be proficient in the Log Pro system to plan, pick, and load trailers with correct labels, amounts, and codes.
  • Must ensure that all trailers are clean, and units are set to proper temperature prior to loading.
  • Ensure the loads are clean, wrapped properly, and placed on the trailer following correct load specifications.
  • Take cooler inventories and monitor cooler for proper temperatures.
  • They will work directly with cooler load out/drivers, production, manufacturing, and WWTP personnel to ensure an efficient operation.
  • Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements.
  • Keep all work areas neat and clean at all times, to conform to GMP and SQF requirements.
  • Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, and never put yourself or other employees in harm’s way.
  • Must stay until job is completed or relieved.
  • Must perform any other assignments by a Manager, Supervisor, or Foreman.
  • This description is not all inclusive and is subject to change.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Forklift certification would be a plus but it is not required as we will train.
  • Industrial/Manufacturing experience would also be a plus but is not a requirement.

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Pay: $26.32 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26

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