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About the Role

The Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Apprentice will develop technical and industrial expertise to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction by maintaining facility equipment at maximum efficiency with minimum downtime. This role focuses on building competence in manufacturing equipment, PLC, and other electronic/mechanical functions to support dairy product manufacturing and distribution.

Responsibilities

Achieve assigned goals in maintenance, efficiency, safety, food quality, job performance, and cost control.
Comply with GMP's, SOP's, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
Effectively learn and develop skills to ensure facility equipment operates at maximum efficiency with minimum downtime.
Build competence in manufacturing equipment, PLC, and other electronic/mechanical functions.
Develop technical skills in equipment operation, electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance (PM), and PLC/mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
Perform Preventive Maintenance Functions on all facility equipment and undertake light to intermediate PM tasks.
Operate various equipment including electrical meters, PIT, and hand tools; may operate shop and manufacturing equipment.
Gain knowledge of equipment operation and energy sources for safe lock out/tag out procedures.
Analyze and take appropriate action on problems associated with manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot electro/mechanical issues including installation, diagnosis, calibration, maintenance/repair of equipment and electronic devices.
Inspect and operate material handling equipment such as stretch wrap machines, forklifts, VNA, reach trucks, and hand trucks; change batteries safely.
Cover breaks, lunches, and other staffing needs as assigned.
Ensure compliance with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing, SQF guidelines, and food safety.
Work in a safe manner and promptly report safety concerns and take corrective actions.
Ensure work areas are sanitary and strictly adhere to sanitation practices.
Communicate effectively between shifts and other departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
Must have Mechanical Aptitude.
Must be a self-starter.
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts.
Ability to engage in and further develop critical thinking skills related to mechanical and industrial troubleshooting and intervention.
Understand and respond appropriately to basic employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
Read, write, and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions.
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and your role in achieving each of them.
Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.
Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements.
Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.
Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards by wearing company issued uniform.
Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the company handbook.
Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct safety issues.
Responsible for completing all assigned apprenticeship classes and on the job activities.
Requires morning, afternoon and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift.
Will follow a rotating crew schedule that will be on all four crews by end of program.
May be required to travel for training.
Will be working in a traditional food manufacturing facility.
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.
Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including office, production, and warehouse environments, and the outside perimeter of the building.
Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.
Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.
Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned manager/coordinator prior to the occurrence.
Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws.
Unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude
Self-starter
Basic mathematical concepts
Critical thinking
Troubleshooting
Intervention
Employee, vendor, and customer inquiry response
English language communication
Company mission, purpose, and goals understanding
Facility equipment operation
Company training completion
Company document interpretation
UPC/code information interpretation
Reporting to work in a condition to work
GMP dress code compliance
Performance criteria compliance
Standards of conduct compliance
Safe work environment maintenance
Apprenticeship class completion
On the job activity completion
Morning, afternoon, and overnight availability
Rotating crew schedule adherence
Travel for training
Working in a food manufacturing facility
Exposure to ingredients and chemicals
Ability to move throughout facility
Wearing personal protective equipment
Continuous standing/sitting
Physical stamina for bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, crouching, handling, and moving items
Visual acuity
Reporting to work on time
Communicating tardiness and absences

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Full-time
Apprenticeship

Experience Level

Apprentice

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

$23.83—$27.99 USD

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing development
Advancement opportunities

About the Company

Founded in 1846, HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States.
Portfolio includes national and super-regional brands and licensed products such as Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, and Planet Oat.
Culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration.
Fosters strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety, and wellness.

Equal Opportunity

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
VERVRAA Federal Contractor
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws.