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 strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discount programs, 401k matches tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for a 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, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes and more.

Job Responsibilities:

• Know all maintenance aspects of the production facility and perform maintenance tasks as the job requires.
• Expedite all category 3 & 4 (Food Quality/Food & Employee Safety) Work Order and High Risk Work Order Permits per SQF.
• Understand all machinery and plant equipment and general plant operations and be able to perform necessary repairs when needed.
• Working knowledge of WWTP operations and record keeping
• Some knowledge of electrical, PLC’s, refrigerated ammonia cooling systems, boiler systems, and general manufacturing is a prerequisite.
• Perform all plant maintenance, checks, and PM’s as needed.
• Take part in training on equipment and installations.
• Acquire and apply the necessary knowledge to maintain, repair, and operate equipment.
• Perform Central Sanitizer, House Water, and Cheese Water chemical testing each shift.
• 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.
• Carry out all additional duties assigned by a supervisor.
• Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, never put yourself or other employees in harm’s way.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, general manufacturing, refrigeration and boiler systems
• Basic English/Math Skills
• Must be physically fit without any medical conditions to perform job duties that will be requires.
• Able to meet all safety compliance standards
• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience is a plus
• Previous food manufacturing experience is helpful
• Must Pass maintenance exam
• Previous experience in electrical work up to 480v, pipefitting, welding (mig , tig, and arc)

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

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

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)