Dairy Manufacturing Team Member

HP Hood; Town of Orleans (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood in New York State is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to run filling and packaging lines on a dairy production floor. The role involves long hours standing, repeated bending and lifting 50 lbs, and working under GMP, SQF, OSHA and union guidelines.

You will perform equipment setup, routine maintenance, documentation, and cooperate with supervisors. Prior manufacturing experience and basic computer skills are preferred; strong teamwork and troubleshooting ability are essential.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Basic Computer Skill preferred.
• Excellent Troubleshoot Experience.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Communication skills are a must.
• Multi-tasked Individual.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Daily Operations of filling and packaging equipment in a production line setting.
• Operations of equipment in key areas of dairy processing.
• Maintain and complete required environmental and production paperwork.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with external agencies (sanitation authorities, equipment vendors, etc).
• Support SQF by completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Maintain positive relationships with plant supervisors and managers.
• Attend Daily Production Meeting if required.
• Maintain records and logs as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

People skills

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Job Summary:

The duties of this position may involve operating machines for long periods and repetitive bending and lifting of 50 lbs frequently. Shifts may vary during a week and days off may not be consecutive.

Job Responsibilities:

• Daily Operations of filling and packaging equipment in a production line setting.
• Operations of equipment in key areas of dairy processing.
• Compliance with New York State regulations.
• Adherence to all plant GMP and sanitation policies.
• Compliance with all OSHA regulations as well as 100% plant safety policies.
• Following all guidelines and rules associated with local unions CBA.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment; performs general plant cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Maintain and complete required environmental and production paperwork. Accurate documentation.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with external agencies (sanitation authorities, equipment vendors, etc).
• Support SQF by completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Maintain positive relationships with plant supervisors and managers.

General:

1. Perform above functions in assigned areas of responsibility.
2. Perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.
3. Respond and perform assigned duties in a timely manner.
4. Perform assigned duties following GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES.
5. Attend Daily Production Meeting if required.
6. Maintain records and logs as required.
7. Support change over and start up of assigned area.
8. Attend all mandatory training.

Education and Experience:

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Basic Computer Skill preferred.
• Excellent Troubleshoot Experience.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Communication skills are a must.
• Multi-tasked Individual.
• Ability to work independently.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 8+ hours).
• Sitting: Occasionally for short periods.
• Walking: Long periods.
• Bending: Frequently.
• Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs) frequently.
• Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs) frequently distance.
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance frequently.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled "VERVRAA Federal Contractor"