Processing Technician (Nights)(D Crew)

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!

At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other – One Team One Company!

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, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.

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.

For candidates based in Virginia, this position starts at $, up to $ after one year.

Job Summary :

Perform processing duties as necessary in Receiving, Weigh-Out, Batching and VTIS to ensure service to fillers for HP Hood ESL and Aseptic products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Administer, implement, and maintain SOP’s and PM’s for all processing work areas
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Ability to maintain and rebuild presses, homogenizers and valves
• Track department performance and provide regular progress reports to leadership
• Maintain communication with other departments to ensure timely and efficient flow of product
• Learn new equipment and procedures, maintain knowledge of various equipment
• Submit work orders via MP2 system
• Interface with the Quality department, pulling and testing samples, swabbing batch systems, verification of pallets and ingredients and communicating results and ensuring product meets quality standards
• Maintain appropriate cleanliness throughout the day in the department areas, ensuring floor, drains and tanks are clean, including daily foaming and scrubbing batch room, weigh-out area and VTIS
• Complete all documentation accurately and timely, including department checklist, processing charts
• Safely operate a forklift in wet conditions and confined spaces
• Support implementation and continued development of the processing master sanitation program

Receiving Responsibilities :

Weigh Out & Batching Responsibilities :

VTIS Responsibilities :

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Environmental Concerns :

May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility