MACHINE OPERATOR 3rd Shift -AK

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, 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.

There are a variety of benefits offered to our union employees either through the union or through HP Hood. The program may vary based on where you work, but all employees are offered a competitive benefits package that include health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discount programs, retirement program, 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, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes and more.

Job Responsibilities:

• Proficiently operate all filling, and casing equipment, including labeler, and glue pot.
• Make sure all daily orders are filled and that the correct cups, lids, and codes are used.
• Operate machines efficiently and keep changeover downtime to a minimum.
• Maintain proper weights at all times, as well as operating speeds set by the supervisor or foreman.
• Ensure that the package and product meet our quality standards at all times and report problems to a supervisor immediately.
• Supply stock to machines
• Effectively communicate with other operators in the line
• Save Lab samples per requirements.
• Dismantle, clean, and reassemble the equipment if needed.
• Maintain a sanitary work area at all times.
• Sanitize and wash hands frequently.
• Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Work overtime, as needed, which will require an obligation from you to fulfill.
• Adapt to new technology as it comes into the department
• Carry out all additional duties assigned by a supervisor or foreman.
• Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, and never put yourself or other employees in harm’s way.

Job Requirements

• Basic English/Math skills
• Able to meet all safety compliance standards
• Must be physically fit and without any medical work restrictions to perform the job duties that will be required
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (4 hours)
• Must be able to work 10 hours per day

For candidates based in New York State, this position starts at $20.93 per hour.
HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

Behaviors

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)