Mechanic, 1st Shift

HP Hood; Agawam (KY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our manufacturing team in a 7:00AM–3:30PM shift. This role emphasizes safety, quality, efficiency, and adherence to GMPs while supporting production goals.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and collaborating with operators. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience and strong problem-solving abilities, plus willingness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Strong communication skills.
• 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 overtime to support critical situations.
• Perform assigned duties in a timely manner, including follow-up to ensure work is completed satisfactorily.
• Perform tasks following Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Basic computer skills

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

GED or High School Diploma

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.

Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

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.
• Basic computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Strong communication skills.
• 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.

The pay range for this position is

$35.43—$37.60 USD

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

VERVRAA Federal Contractor

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