2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

HP Hood; Town of Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

HP Hood in Vernon, NY is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure daily production equipment operates smoothly, including startup, operation, shutdown and sanitation according to SOPs. Schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00pm to 10:30pm, with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and improvements to equipment, utilities, and facilities, while adhering to GMP, OSHA and SQF standards.

Responsibilities

• The Maintenance Mechanic will ensure on time start-up of equipment.
• Expedite all categories 3 & 4 (Food Quality/Food & Employee Safety) Work Orders and maintain High Risk Work Permits per SQF.
• Adherence to all plant GMP and sanitation policies. Compliance with all OSHA regulations as well as 100% plant safety policies.
• Working knowledge of WWTP operations and able to maintain and complete required environmental paperwork.
• Assist in designing, improving, and installing equipment and systems to improve plant quality, safety, and production needs.
• Responsible for the repair of all equipment breakdowns, preventative maintenance programs, and general repair.
• General maintenance including building repairs, plumbing, electrical work, boiler maintenance.
• Responsible for the operation, maintenance and general repairs to the anhydrous ammonia system.
• Must provide your own small hand tools.
• Must pass pulmonary function/respiratory test annually.
• Attend scheduled meetings and mandatory training as required.
• Perform Central Sanitizer, House Water, and Cheese Water chemical testing each shift.
• 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.
• Work overtime, as needed, which will require an obligation from you to fulfill.
• Carry out all additional duties assigned by a supervisor or foreman.
• Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, never put yourself or other employees in harm’s way.

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 Maintenance Mechanic will ensure daily operations of equipment in a production setting, to include start up, operation, shut down, and sanitation of all related equipment according to Standard Operation Procedures.

Schedule:

Tuesday through Saturday 2:00pm - 10:30pm.

• The Maintenance Mechanic will ensure on time start-up of equipment.
• Expedite all categories 3 & 4 (Food Quality/Food & Employee Safety) Work Orders and maintain High Risk Work Permits per SQF.
• Adherence to all plant GMP and sanitation policies. Compliance with all OSHA regulations as well as 100% plant safety policies.
• Working knowledge of WWTP operations and able to maintain and complete required environmental paperwork.
• Assist in designing, improving, and installing equipment and systems to improve plant quality, safety, and production needs.
• Responsible for the repair of all equipment breakdowns, preventative maintenance programs, and general repair.
• General maintenance including building repairs, plumbing, electrical work, boiler maintenance.
• Responsible for the operation, maintenance and general repairs to the anhydrous ammonia system.
• Must provide your own small hand tools.
• Must pass pulmonary function/respiratory test annually.
• Attend scheduled meetings and mandatory training as required.
• Perform Central Sanitizer, House Water, and Cheese Water chemical testing each shift.
• 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.
• Work overtime, as needed, which will require an obligation from you to fulfill.
• Carry out all additional duties assigned by a supervisor or foreman.
• Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, never put yourself or other employees in harm’s way.

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

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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As set forth in HP Hood’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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