Mechanic, 1st Shift

HP Hood; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood in Massachusetts is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support a dairy manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes safety, quality and efficiency, with daily maintenance tasks and participation in plant-wide TPM practices.

The candidate will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, assist operators, and respond to issues with a focus on uptime and GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma.
• At least 3 years experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Multi-tasked Individual.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Possess electrical troubleshooting skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Executes assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Available for call-ins and required over-time to support critical situations.
• Perform assigned duties in a timely manner, including follow-up to ensure work was completed satisfactorily.
• Perform assigned duties following "Good Manufacturing Practices".
• Assist operators in routine maintenance procedures & training on minor trouble-shooting & repairs.
• Conduct general repairs & maintenance to facility and grounds as assigned.
• Attend Daily Production Meeting as required.
• Maintain records and logs as required.
• Perform operating task and adjustments in the Wastewater Treatment plant.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Perform inventory control functions relating to spare parts, tools & equipment.
• Actively participate in special teams representing the Maintenance organization.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work well with people

Multi-tasked

Independence

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Electrical troubleshooting

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: Under direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Maintenance Manager, will follow all established procedures and policies, while producing a product that meets or exceeds available standards while prioritizing safety, quality and efficiency to meet the goals of the company.

Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM. Your working hours may be modified in accordance with Company's business needs.

Working every other weekend.

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Executes assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Available for call-ins and required over-time to support critical situations.
• Perform assigned duties in a timely manner, including follow-up to ensure work was completed satisfactorily.
• Perform assigned duties following "Good Manufacturing Practices".
• Assist operators in routine maintenance procedures & training on minor trouble-shooting & repairs.
• Conduct general repairs & maintenance to facility and grounds as assigned.
• Attend Daily Production Meeting as required.
• Maintain records and logs as required.
• Perform operating task and adjustments in the Wastewater Treatment plant.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Perform inventory control functions relating to spare parts, tools & equipment.
• Actively participate in special teams representing the Maintenance organization.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• GED or High School Diploma.
• At least 3 years experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Multi-tasked Individual.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Possess electrical troubleshooting skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems and components.

Working Conditions:

• Factory environment
• Varying noise and heat levels.
• Responsibilities allow occasional opportunity for varying work routine

Physical Demands:

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

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities

• Maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner
• Maintaining the master list of documents
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Serve as backup to notify any Maintenance Manager or QA Manager of a food quality and safety issue in the event a supervisor is unavailable.
• Backup: Other Maintenance Mechanics and/or Maintenance Supervisor

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.

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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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