General Description/Purpose:

The Maintenance Mechanic C will provide technical, mechanical, and industrial expertise to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Maintenance Mechanic C does this by ensuring facility equipment is operating on all shifts at maximum capacity with minimum downtime in order to maintain overall efficiency and productivity. The Maintenance Mechanic C is also responsible for the upkeep of conveyors, and processing and filling equipment in the facility. The Maintenance Mechanic C also provides support and trains and builds competence in the areas of boilers, refrigeration systems, PLC and other electronic/mechanical functions in the facility. The Maintenance Mechanic C completes these functions in the support of the manufacture and distribution of dairy related products.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the areas of maintenance, safety, food quality, job performance, and cost control.
2. Responsible for complying with GMP’s, SOP’s, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
3. Effectively handling all duties related to ensuring facility equipment is operating on all shifts at maximum capacity with minimum downtime in order to maintain overall efficiency and productivity.
4. Responsible for the upkeep of conveyors, and processing and filling equipment in the facility. Also provides support and trains and builds competence in the areas of boilers, refrigeration systems, PLC and other electronic/mechanical functions in the facility.
5. Works in various capacities, specifically equipment operation, welding, electrical troubleshooting and supporting PLC repair, mechanical troubleshooting and repair
6. Responsible for performing PM’s on all facility equipment.
7. Effectively operates various types of machinery to include, but not limited electrical meters for troubleshooting, PIT, welding equipment, and various personal hand tools. May also include the operation of any or all processing equipment including refrigeration compressors, chillers and condenser
8. Ensures knowledge of all equipment operation and energy sources as related to safe lock out tag out.
9. Abel to analyze and take appropriate action on problems associated with high speed bottling equipment.
10. Responsible for troubleshoot electromechanical issues when they occur  including, but not limited to, installation, diagnosis, calibration, maintenance/ repair of equipment and electronic devices
11. Inspects and operates material handling equipment: Stretch wrap machines, forklift, VNA, reach trucks & Hand Trucks and changes batteries in a safe manner.
12. Cover’s breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their supervisor/lead.
13. Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerns to their supervisor/lead.
14. Works in a safe manner and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
15. Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.
16. Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adheres to sanitation practices
17. Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments

Essential Knowledge, Skills:

1. Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measure, to sufficiently handle job tasks.
2. Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
3. Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).
4. Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and your role in achieving each of them.
5. Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.
6. Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements.
7. Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.

Performance Standards:

1. Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager prior to the occurrence.
2. Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work.
3. Responsible for being well-groomed and dressed in a business-and position-appropriate attire at all times including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards.
4. Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the company handbook.
5. Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern.
6. Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule:

1. Requires morning, afternoon and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift.
2. Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by Supervisor/Manager.
3. Hourly: Generally scheduled for 40 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.

Environmental Concerns:

1. Normally protected from weather and temperature changes possible exposure to hot, cold wet, humid or windy weather conditions does exist.
2. May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens
3. May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

Physical Job Requirements:

1. Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building including the roof, catwalks, and drains, confined spaces.
2. Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
3. Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.
4. Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
5. Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

General Description/Purpose:

The Operator is responsible for completing assigned production duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Operator does this by providing support to all areas in the production facility as assigned by supervisor/lead.  The Operator is also competent in forklift operations and line operations. The Operator also begins to train and build competence on key areas in production such as fillers, milk receiving, batching processing, and palletizing. The Operator also covers breaks and lunches as assigned by their supervisor. The Operator completes these functions in the support of the manufacture of dairy related products.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the area of production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
2. Notifies others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and begins to assist with resolving concerns.
3. Responsible for complying with GMP’s, SOP’s, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
4. Competently works in the following areas of the production facility; forklift operations and line operations and begins to train and build competence on key areas in production such as fillers, milk receiving, batching processing, and palletizing.
5. Responsible for gaining competence on line circuits and learning proper hookups in the facility.
6. Covers breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their supervisor/lead.
7. Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerns to their supervisor/lead.
8. Works in a safe manner and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
9. Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.
10. Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adheres to sanitation practices.
11. Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments.

Essential Knowledge, Skills:

1. Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measure, to sufficiently handle job tasks.
2. Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
3. Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).
4. Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and your role in achieving each of them.
5. Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.
6. Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements.
7. Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.

Performance Standards:

1. Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager prior to the occurrence.
2. Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work.
3. Responsible for being well-groomed and dressed in a business-and position-appropriate attire at all times including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards.
4. Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the company handbook.
5. Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern.
6. Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule:

1. Requires morning, afternoon and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift.
2. Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by Supervisor/Manager.
3. Hourly: Generally scheduled for 40 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.

Environmental Concerns:

1. Normally protected from weather and temperature changes possible exposure to hot cold wet, humid or windy weather conditions does exist.
2. May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens
3. May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

Physical Job Requirements:

1. Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.
2. Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
3. Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.
4. Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
5. Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

General Description/Purpose:

The Operator is responsible for completing assigned production duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Operator does this by providing support to all areas in the production facility as assigned by supervisor/lead.  The Operator is also competent in forklift operations and line operations. The Operator also begins to train and build competence on key areas in production such as fillers, milk receiving, batching processing, and palletizing. The Operator also covers breaks and lunches as assigned by their supervisor. The Operator completes these functions in the support of the manufacture of dairy related products.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the area of production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
2. Notifies others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and begins to assist with resolving concerns.
3. Responsible for complying with GMP’s, SOP’s, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
4. Competently works in the following areas of the production facility; forklift operations and line operations and begins to train and build competence on key areas in production such as fillers, milk receiving, batching processing, and palletizing.
5. Responsible for gaining competence on line circuits and learning proper hookups in the facility.
6. Covers breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their supervisor/lead.
7. Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerns to their supervisor/lead.
8. Works in a safe manner and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
9. Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.
10. Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adheres to sanitation practices.
11. Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments.

Essential Knowledge, Skills:

1. Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measure, to sufficiently handle job tasks.
2. Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
3. Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).
4. Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and your role in achieving each of them.
5. Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.
6. Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements.
7. Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.

Performance Standards:

1. Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager prior to the occurrence.
2. Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work.
3. Responsible for being well-groomed and dressed in a business-and position-appropriate attire at all times including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards.
4. Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the company handbook.
5. Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern.
6. Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule:

1. Requires morning, afternoon and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift.
2. Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by Supervisor/Manager.
3. Hourly: Generally scheduled for 40 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.

Environmental Concerns:

1. Normally protected from weather and temperature changes possible exposure to hot cold wet, humid or windy weather conditions does exist.
2. May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens
3. May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

Physical Job Requirements:

1. Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.
2. Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
3. Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.
4. Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
5. Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Worker is responsible for safely and efficiently handling quality products in a manner consistent with HP Hood LLC Standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Operate a forklift and battery charger in a safe manner.
• Utilize inventory management system efficiently and accurately.
• Manifest loads correctly.
• Loads and unloads trailers in a safe efficient manner.
• Operate all equipment in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Work in safe manner, in compliance with Federal, State and company GMP’s, SOP’s and adhering to administrative policies.
• Submit work orders and maintain equipment.
• Complete paperwork as per government regulations and HP Hood requirements.
• Safely operate all assigned equipment following all policies and procedures.
• Maintain communication with other plant team members.
• Compliance with all OSHA regulations as well as 100% plant safety policies
• Responsible for general plant cleanliness with the expectation of being inspection ready 24/7.
• All other assignments given by Supervision.

 Education and Experience:   

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math and computer skills; Experience with barcode scanners.
• Experience working with powered industrial trucks.
• Warehouse experience preferred. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to lift greater than 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions. 

Skills and Competencies:

• Team oriented; Ability to collaborate and operate in a team environment; Ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team based environment. 

General Description/Purpose:

The Leadsperson, Production will provide a hands on leadership to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Leadsperson, Production does this by providing direction and support necessary to achieve goals in the production department on their assigned shift. The Leadsperson, Production is also responsible for training, and coaching employee’s to meet production goals and objectives. The Leadsperson, Production completes these functions in the support of the manufacture of dairy related products.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provides hands on leadership necessary to achieve goals in the area of production, safety, quality, performance, and cost for their assigned shift.
2. Responsible for the successful attainment of production objectives, execution of policies, and most effective utilization of available resources on their assigned shift.
3. Supports employees by coaching and assisting in resolving mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity, job capabilities, and equipment capabilities.
4. Responsible for supporting a culture of continuous improvement in all areas.
5. Responsible for the enforcement of GMP’s corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations on their assigned shift and administers coaching as necessary.
6. Responsible for validating the proper training of employees and ensuring that they comply with all SOP’s on their assigned shift.
7. Ensure compliance with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing, safety, and working conditions on their assigned shift.
8. Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for  supporting  SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality by managing job tasks and ensuring work areas are   sanitary  and that biosecurity measures are administered on their assigned shift.
9. Establish and maintain a positive work environment including but not limited to supporting the open door program and resolving workplace concerns/issues.
10. Ensures effective communication between shifts and other departments.
11. Ensure Safety Compliance and Accident Investigated are conducted and retrains are issued in timely manner.

Essential Knowledge, Skills:

1. Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measure, to sufficiently handle job tasks.
2. Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
3. Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).
4. Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and your role in achieving each of them.
5. Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.
6. Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements.
7. Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.

Performance Standards:

1. Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager prior to the occurrence.
2. Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work.
3. Responsible for being well-groomed and dressed in a business-and position-appropriate attire at all times including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards.
4. Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the company handbook.
5. Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern.
6. Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule:

1. Requires morning, afternoon and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift.
2. Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by Supervisor/Manager.
3. Salary: Generally scheduled for 40 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.

Environmental Concerns:

1. Normally protected from weather and temperature changes possible exposure to hot cold wet, humid or windy weather conditions does exist.
2. May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens
3. May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

Physical Job Requirements:

1. Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.
2. Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
3. Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.
4. Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
5. Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm; Some weekends based on business need.

Job Responsibilities:

• Product Forecasting: Maintain a forecast plan on all finished products, raw materials, packaging and ingredients in assigned area of responsibility.
• Receive raw milk, ingredient, packaging, cap and label orders.
• Accurately forecast in accordance with anticipated demands, space and code restrictions.
• Continuous monitoring and adjusting of forecasted demand is essential to ensuring proper inventory levels.
• Production Scheduling: Based on forecasting plan provide the Production Department, Lab, Processing, Warehouse and Blow Mold Department with daily schedules.
• Communicate all changes in established plans to appropriate personnel in a timely manner to prevent excess or shortage in inventory of ingredients/products.
• Verification of inventory accuracy with cycle counts.
• Interface and maintain excellent working relationships with all internal departments as well as other locations.
• Serve as back up for others in the Production Control Dept.
• Some development and maintenance of financial reports required.
• Follow all company safety policies and support proactive safety initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment with extensive time on the floor.
• Involves frequent contact with employees and the public.
• Factory environment
• Varying noise and temperature levels.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• College degree preferred.
• 4-5 years' experience in forecasting and production control processes.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Experience with purchase order systems, production scheduling, and accounting is a plus.
• Exceptional math and computer skills. Specifically, with Microsoft office suite.
• Strong communications and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks.
• Ensure Bio-security procedures are followed.
• Support methods for lot traceability of raw materials including dry and liquid ingredients.
• Support SQF by maintaining the Approved Supplier Program.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Serve as backup of the other Production Control employees with their SQF duties.
• Must be detailed in record keeping and filing

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