Machine Tender Temporary New Suffield, CT

HP Hood LLC.; Suffield, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

HP Hood LLC. is seeking a hands-on team member to support filling operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting. You will form bulk cans, load lids, and ensure continuous supply to fillers while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You’ll operate ingredient feeders, assist in flavor changes, and help with packaging and palletizing. A high school diploma is required, with willingness to work either 1st or 2nd shift and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (must-have)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Willingness to work 1st or 2nd shift and overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Form bulk cans to supply bulk can filler
• Load lids onto descrambler and ensure supply to filler
• Operate ingredient feeder and variegate systems per SOPs
• Assist in operation of banding machines and change rolls
• Disassemble/clean/assemble ingredient feeders and variegate systems
• Verify metal detectors and document per SOPs
• Operate bundler to ensure quality wrap on containers
• Palletize products during breakages or downtime
• Assist filler operator during flavor changes and issue resolution
• Pack sandwich boxes and ensure proper coding and shrink wrap
• Move packaging using PIT and maintain clean safe work area
• Follow GMPs, SOPs, and safety rules
• Collaborate effectively with team and maintain positive attitude

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Teamwork

Time management

Organizational skills

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:

Maintain and operate support equipment related to filling operations. This includes but is not limited to the bulk can forming machine, filler, lid descrambler, vision system, banding system, check weigher, coders, inverter, bundler, variegate system, and ingredient feeder.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS: 1st shift 6:00am-2:30pm OR 2nd shift 2:00pm- 10:30pm MONDAY TO FRIDAY with Saturdays as needed. This is a temporary position

Job Responsibilities:

• Properly form bulk cans in such a manner as to supply bulk can filler at all times;
• Add designated lids to lid descrambler on scround/quart lines and ensure proper operation to supply filler at all times;
• Calculate usage rates and operate ingredient feeder and variegate following SOP’s to ensure proper type and quantities of ingredients and variegates are consistently added into ice cream;
• Assist in operation of banding machines and change rolls as needed;
• Assist in disassembly, cleaning, and assembly of ingredient feeders, variegate systems, and other related equipment;
• Verify metal detectors are operating properly and complete documentation according to SOP’s;
• Operate bundler in such a manner as to ensure a consistent/quality wrap is being applied to containers. Change rolls as necessary;
• Palletize product if necessary to maintain production, e.g. during temporary breakdowns in hardening systems;
• Assist filler operator during flavor changes and when problems arise in order to maximize productivity and quality of the work center;
• Pack sandwich boxes into sleeves, and ensure finished cases are properly coded and shrink wrapped;
• Operate PIT to move packaging and material in and out of work centers;
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, as well as clean and safe work practices at all times. This includes removal and disposal of all trash and cardboard as well as removal and disposition of rework and scrap barrels;
• Follow all Company, State, and Federal requirements, ensuring compliance with all GMP’s, SOP’s, and any other regulation;
• Work effectively as part of a team and display a positive attitude;
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety Responsibilities:

• Work in a safe and responsible manner at all times, following all safety policies, procedures, and rules;
• Report unsafe observations or conditions to a supervisor or manager;
• Immediately report an injury or accident to a supervisor or manager;
• Meet all company requirements for training, including but not limited to Log Out/Tag Out Awareness, PPE, PIT, Ergonomics, etc.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner following prescribed procedures;
• Report food safety problems to a supervisor or manager;

Education and Experience:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Basic math and computer skills;
• Ability to work independently and within a group/team atmosphere;
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: Long periods of time (6-8 Hours).
• Walking: Occasionally for short periods.
• Bending: Frequently.
• Twisting of Wrist: Frequently
• Twisting of Spine: Frequently
• Lifting: Light–Heavy, (<50 lbs Frequently, >50 lbs Occasionally).
• Carrying: Light (30-50 lbs) frequently, distance 15 yards.
• Pushing/Pulling: >150 lbs Occasionally.

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.

Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.

Voluntary Self-Identification

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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.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

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.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.