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Form of workAre 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:
As a member of the Quality Assurance Laboratory Team for a manufacturing facility, you will perform routine bacteriological and chemical testing of dairy and juice products. Work with other departments to insure all company and regulatory standards are met.
SCHEDULE: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri. Off Sat, Sun, Wed.
SHIFT: 2:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
Essential Functions:
- Follow standard procedures and detailed instructions.
- Obtain samples for testing from containers, tanks and vats in manufacturing facility.
- Testing of raw materials and finished product.
- General lab preparation.
- Operate and maintain lab equipment.
Compute formulas and make calculations. - Observe and accurately record details.
- Maintain State Lab Certification program for App N. testing.
- Complete all work before shift closing.
Requirement/Qualifications:
- High school Diploma or GED.
- College degree preferred
- 1-2 years of lab experience preferred.
- Excellent math and computer skills, specifically MS Excel, Office & Outlook.
- Strong communication skills, detail orientated, solid decision making, ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Some lifting, carrying of items and climbing ladders.
Qualifications, Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- College degree preferred
- Reading & writing proficiency (English language) and ability to identify colors
- Excellent math and computer skills, specifically MS Excel, Office & Outlook
- 1-2 years of lab experience preferred
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Multi-tasked individual
- Strong communication skills, detail orientated, solid decision making, ability to work independently with little supervision.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to move at a quick pace. Frequently
- Standing: Long periods (up to 8 hours).
- Sitting:
- Walking:
- Bending, Twisting & Stretching:
- Lifting: Heavy (up to 50 lbs):
- Climbing: Ladders to make connections and add packaging materials.
- Pushing/Pulling: moving pallets of paper up to 200 lbs. Stock packaging materials:
- Environment: Wet and dry, temperature variations from 50 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Floors are wet and occasionally slippery due to product spills and cleaning process (slip resistant footwear is required). Constant
- Use of chemicals:
- Noise: Moderate to heavy (hearing protection is required).
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)
