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.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discount programs, 401k matches, incentive programs, profit sharing 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.

Starting Pay: $21.02/hr, After 1 Year: $22.83/hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for sanitation duties in the processing department including:

• Cleaning drains, pipes, walls, equipment and any other environmental areas in processing area
• Sweeping, mopping and scrubbing production floor
• Handle and mix chemicals necessary for sanitation duties
• Active communication with leadership and co-workers to clean areas safely during operation
• Complete tasks on the Master Sanitation Schedule
• Operate cleaning systems and equipment as trained and specified
• Empty trash and remove debris
• Adherence to all plant GMP and sanitation policies
• Responsible for general plant cleanliness with the expectation of being inspection ready 24/7.
• Compliance with OSHA regulations and all company safety policies and procedures

Skills and Competencies:

• Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 12 hours)
• Walking: Long periods
• Bending: Frequently
• Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs) occasionally
• Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs) occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance frequently
• Will be wearing chemical protection gear for the majority of the shift
• Factory environment
• Varying noise and heat levels

Performance Standards:

• Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the HP Hood Guidebook and applicable site supplement.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental protocols, procedures and training. Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct safety concerns.
• Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices, including GMP dress code standards.
• Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences according to the Call-Off Procedure and Attendance Policy.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities:

Support SQF by the following:

• Adhere to all food safety and food quality requirements as well as the regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over our products and processes.
• Maintain food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Site Specific Requirements:

• Will be wearing chemical protection gear for the majority of the shift
• Factory environment
• Varying noise and heat levels.

Environmental Concerns:

• May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens.
• May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.