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Processing Lead - Nights

Batavia, NY

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!

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 discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities 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 and more.

Essential Functions

1.  Must effectively direct the actions of other crew members and communicate with all supervisors and managers
2.  Uphold quality, safety and sanitation standards throughout the company. 
3.  Ensure that all required maintenance is performed or properly elevated to ensure future maintenance 
4.  Communicate with other team members to ensure efficient plant operations
5.  Address training concerns of operations techs and leadership 
6.  Address equipment concerns aggressively as to minimize downtime 
7.  Set up on coming shift for a successful run 
8.  Expected to perform any duties necessary to support team
9.  Conduct maintenance activities where required such as valve PMs, broken seal resealing and 90 day resealing 
10. Monitor equipment for indications of impending problems and possible operational improvements 
11. Work overtime when needed 
12. Attend trainings when needed 
13. All tasks performed by a supervisor with the exception of official discipline actives in preparation of covering for supervisor time off
14. Tasks as assigned by the HP Hood leadership team

SQF Requirements

1.  Maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner
2.  Report food safety problems to personal with authority to initiate action 
3.  Ensure all programs are being upheld and dehumanization is current 
4.  Maintaining food safety and quality CCP verification 

Coverage

1.  Must be proficient in operations of all equipment in assigned work area and step in where needed at any time.

Education and Experience


1.    Hight school diploma or equivalent 
2.    Intermediate computer skills (IE Microsoft Office)
3.    Excellent trouble shooting skills 
4.    Excellent Mechanical skills 
5.    Ability to work well with people
6.    Excellent communication skills 
7.    Self-driven 
8.    Ability to work independently     

 Physical Requirements

1. Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 12+ hours)
2.  Sitting: Occasionally for short periods
3.  Walking: Long periods
4.  Bending: Frequently
5.  Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs) frequently
6.  Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs) frequently distance Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance frequently

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is

$34.79 - $36.17 USD

Ready to join us? Apply directly on our Company Careers Page

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

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