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 a 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.

This position starts at $32.12 per hour.

Job Function:

Under direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Maintenance Manager, will follow all established procedures and policies, while producing a product that meets or exceeds available standards while prioritizing safety, quality and efficiency to meet the goals of the company.

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Executes assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Available for call-ins and required over-time to support critical situations.
• Perform assigned duties in a timely manner, including follow-up to ensure work was completed satisfactorily.
• Perform assigned duties following "Good Manufacturing Practices".
• Assist operators in routine maintenance procedures & training on minor trouble-shooting & repairs.
• Conduct general repairs & maintenance to facility and grounds as assigned.
• Attend Daily Production Meeting as required.
• Maintain records and logs as required.
• Perform operating task and adjustments in the Wastewater Treatment plant.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Perform inventory control functions relating to spare parts, tools & equipment.
• Actively participate in special teams representing the Maintenance organization.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• GED or High School Diploma.
• At least 3 years experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc).
• Excellent troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Strong communication skills.
• Multi-tasked Individual.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Working Conditions:

• Factory environment
• Varying noise and heat levels.
• Responsibilities allow occasional opportunity for varying work routine

Physical Demands:

• Standing: Long periods (up to 8 hours).
• Sitting: Occasionally for short periods.
• Walking: Long periods.
• Bending & Twisting: Frequently.
• Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs) frequently.
• Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs) frequently.
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance frequently.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities

• Maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner
• Maintaining the master list of documents
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Serve as backup to notify any Maintenance Manager or QA Manager of a food quality and safety issue in the event a supervisor is unavailable.
• Backup: Other Maintenance Mechanics and/or Maintenance Supervisor