Utility Production Worker

HP Hood; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood in Concord, NH is seeking a dedicated Packaging Operator to safely and efficiently package quality products in line with HP Hood LLC standards. Responsibilities include operating and cleaning high-speed filling machines and CIP systems, completing required paperwork, and supporting production quotas while adhering to GMP and safety policies.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, basic math, and good English reading/writing skills; ability to work in a team and adapt to schedule changes

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Reading & writing proficiency (English language) and ability to identify colors.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Multi-tasked individual.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate and clean high speed filling machines and CIP systems in a sanitary, efficient manner.
• Safely operate assigned equipment following JHA requirements.
• Complete paperwork as per government regulations and HP Hood requirements.
• Maintain monitoring of processing parameters to ensure quality products.
• Meet production quotas and follow GMP/safety policies.
• Participate in cross-training to maximize department efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow sanitation procedures.
• Work cooperatively with managers, supervisors and peers.
• Adhere to safety policies and adapt to changing production schedules.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Procedural following

Reading & writing English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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:

The primary responsibility of this position is to safely and efficiently package quality products in a manner that is consistent with HP Hood LLC standards.

Essential Functions:

• Perform all tasks and functions related to operating and cleaning filling, receiving, and CIP equipment.
• Operate and clean multiple high speed filling machines, and CIP systems in a sanitary, efficient, and effective manner.
• Complete paperwork as per government regulations and HP Hood requirements.
• Safely operate all assigned equipment following JHA requirements.
• Consistently meet production quotas.
• Comply with all policies and guidelines outlined for production and sanitation processes.
• Participate in cross-training efforts to maximize departmental efficiency.
• Maintain monitoring of state seals on processing equipment, temperature and chemical titrations of CIP systems, weights, codes, packaging, temperature levels and sanitizing to ensure quality products.
• Work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors and peers.

General:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures. Able to demonstrate knowledge of safety areas reviewed in the safety orientation program.
• Must be able to adapt to changing production schedules as necessary; including changing shifts on short notice.
• Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Available for required overtime to support business needs and/or critical situations.
• Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Perform assigned duties following "Good Manufacturing Practices”
• Actively participate in special teams representing the production department.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Reading & writing proficiency (English language) and ability to identify colors.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Multi-tasked individual.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision

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 Production Manager or QA Manager of a food quality and safety issue in the event a supervisor is unavailable.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move at a quick pace. Frequently
• Standing: Long periods (up to 8 hours).
• Walking:Frequently
• Bending, Twisting & Stretching: Frequently
• Lifting: Heavy (up to 50 lbs): Occasional
• Climbing: Ladders to make connections and add packaging materials. Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling: moving pallets of paper up to 200 lbs. Stock packaging materials: Occasional
• Environment: Wet and dry, temperature variations from 50 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Floors are wet and occasionally slippery due to product spills and cleaning process (slip resistant footwear is required). Constant
• Use of chemicals: Frequently
• Noise: Moderate to heavy (hearing protection is required). Constant

Key:

N – Never

O – Occasional 1 – 33% of time

F – Frequent 34 – 66% of time

C – Constant 67 – 100% of time

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

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

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.

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