General Worker

HP Hood; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking a General Worker to ensure a steady supply of cases for production and shipping. Responsibilities include unloading trailers, tracking cases with SQF logs, and maintaining cleanliness and safety in a refrigerated warehouse environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 240 lbs, and willingness to work overtime as needed. Prior warehouse experience is a plus and attention to detail is essential for data logging and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior warehouse experience is a plus.
• Must be available for overtime to support business needs and/or critical situations.
• Ability to log data onto tracking sheets.
• Ability to move at a quick pace.
• Reading & writing proficiency in English and ability to identify colors.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask and work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Unload all cases from trailers as directed.
• Track empty cases using SQF logs.
• Pull empty and full milk cases stacked up to 240 lbs.
• Inspect and tag damaged equipment and move to designated area.
• Wash trailers, trucks, and carts after unloading.
• Keep case feed line and washers operational; clear jams to avoid downtime.
• Sanitize case washer per SQF guidelines.
• Dispose of returned/rejected product properly.
• Move empty cases to designated trailers and remove trash.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Unload cases

Data logging

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SQF logs

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 foster 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.

Position Summary:

The General Worker position ensures adequate supply of cases for both production and shipping departments at all times by unloading cases from trailers; ensuring the case washing process is uninterrupted; responsible for maintaining dump room and dump tanker.

Schedule:

7:00am to 3:30pm; Wednesday and Sunday off.

Essential Functions:

• Unload all cases from trailers as directed.
• Track empty cases using SQF logs.
• Pull empty and full milk cases stacked 6 high (up to 240 lbs.) with repetition.
• Continuously check, remove, and red tag damaged equipment to include cases, bossie carts, load bars, straps, etc, and move damaged equipment to a designated location.
• Wash trailers/trucks/bossie carts after unloading empty cases.
• Ensure case feed line and case washers remain operational; clear jams as needed to avoid interruption of production.
• Sanitation of case washer per SQF guidelines.
• Responsible for disposing of returned/rejected product into appropriate container or tank in a timely manner.
• Move empty cases into designated trailer(s) and remove any trash from cases and trailers.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment and follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior warehouse experience a plus.
• Must be available for required overtime to support business needs and/or critical situations.
• Have attention to detail to log data onto tracking sheets.
• Ability to move at a quick pace.
• Reading & writing proficiency (English language) and ability to identify colors.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move at a quick pace.
• Standing: Long periods (up to 8 hours).
• Sitting: Rarely, unless assigned to operate fork-lift or similar equipment.
• Walking: Frequently.
• Bending, Twisting & Stretching: Frequently.
• Lifting/Carrying: Moderate (30+ lbs): Frequently.
• Lifting Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs): Occasionally.
• Environment: Refrigerated and non-refrigerator areas with temperature variations from 34 to 85+ degrees Fahrenheit.

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

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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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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A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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