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Palletizing 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…

 

u  Must effectively direct the actions of other crew members and communicate with all supervisors and managers.

u  Uphold quality, safety, and cleanliness standards within designated areas.

u  Communicate with other team members to ensure efficient palletizing operations.

u  Address equipment problems in an aggressive manner, as to minimize downtime.

u  Ensure that all resources are available for production run.

u  Set-up oncoming shift for successful run.

u  Expected to perform any duties necessary to support the team.

u  Obtain information necessary to perform duties at pre-shift tailgate meetings and by meeting with off-going operator.

u  Vigilantly monitor equipment operation for indications of impending problems and possible operational improvements.

u  Work with palletizing team to properly utilize turns (Cleaning/PM completion).

u  Backup to all production jobs as needed.

SQF Requirements…

u  Maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.

u    Report food safety problems to personal with authority to initiate action.

u    Ensure all programs are being upheld and documentation is current.

u    Maintaining food safety and quality through CCP verification.

Coverage…

u  Must be proficient in palletizing equipment (Wrappers/labelers/pallet conveyance) in assigned work area and step in where needed at any time for breaks/lunches for the rest of the palletizer operators.

 

Education and Experience…

 

Physical Requirements…

®  High School Diploma or equivalent

®  Excellent troubleshooting skills

®  Solid Mechanical Skills

®  Ability to work well with people

®  Excellent communication skills

®  Multi-tasked Individual

®  Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 12+ hours)

®  Sitting: Occasionally for short periods

®  Walking: Long periods

®  Bending: Frequently

®  Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs) frequently

®  Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs) frequently distance Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance frequently

 

 

Special Requirements…

 

®  Forklift/Pallet jack and Man lift certification

 

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

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