Production Worker

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Job Summary:

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

Shift: 9:00am to 5:30pm; Wednesday and Sunday off.

Essential Functions:

• Perform all tasks and functions related to operating and cleaning filling equipment.
• Operate and clean multiple high speed filling machines 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.
• Work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors and peers.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Reading & writing proficiency (English language) and ability to identify colors.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Multi-tasked individual.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Forklift certification required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move at a quick pace. Frequently.
• Standing: Long periods (up to 8 hours).
• Sitting: Rarely.
• Walking: Frequently.
• Bending, Twisting & Stretching: Occasional.
• Lifting: Heavy (up to 50 lbs): Occasional.
• Climbing: Ladders to make connections and add packaging materials. Occasional.
• Pushing/Pulling: moving pallets of paper up to 200 lbs. Stock packaging materials: Occasional.
• Environment: Wet and dry, temperature variations from 50 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Floors are wet and occasionally slippery due to product spills and the cleaning process (slip-resistant footwear is required). Constant.
• Use of chemicals: Occasional.
• Noise: Moderate to heavy (hearing protection is required). Constant.

Key:

N – Never

O – Occasional 1 – 33% of time

F – Frequent 34 – 66% of time

C – Constant 67 – 100% of time

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is

$26.24—$28.66 USD

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

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