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! 

HP Hood’s 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, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, 401k matches 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, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes and more.

As a member of the HP Hood team also you'll enjoy:

• Stable work environment
• Health Savings and Flexible spending accounts offered
• Company paid life, AD&D, STD and LTD insurance
• Paid sick days
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Vacation after 6 months
• Profit sharing
• Bi annual incentives and attendance bonus
• Free Employee Assistance Programs
• Scholarships
• Multiple events and activities
• Referral Bonus
• And more!

Position Summary:

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

Shift: Shifts may vary week-to-week with start times at 7:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, or 11:00 PM. Night differential on shifts starting after 1:00 PM. (Not reflected in listed pay)

Schedule: Primarily Mon - Fri, with weekends mostly off. *Some variations of schedule will apply.*

Pay Range: $28.69 - $30.17 per hour.

Essential Functions:

• Perform all tasks and functions related to operating and cleaning filling equipment, operation of CIP Systems, HTST’s, receiving of raw materials, and blow molding.
• Operate and clean multiple high speed filling machines, CIP Systems and HTST equipment 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 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.
• Must be able to adapt to changing production schedules as necessary.
• 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.
• Hours of work and days off could change anytime within the 7-day workweek cycle based on production needs.

Education and Experience:

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Reading & writing proficiency (English language) and ability to identify colors.
• Multi-tasked individual
• Basic math skills.
• Strong communication skills, detail orientated, solid decision making, ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Standing for long periods (8 hours per day)
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.