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About the Role
HP Hood is seeking a high-impact player to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining quality control and ensuring product safety within the food and beverage manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform chemical, bacteriological, and organoleptic analysis of raw, in-process, and finished products.
- Obtain samples for testing from silos, tanks and production lines.
- Generate processing batch tickets from a computerized system.
- Prepare lab testing materials and supplies.
- Maintain professional relationships with production and maintenance personnel.
- Instruct and train present and future laboratory technicians.
- Maintain, review, and distribute quality control reports.
- Calibrate laboratory equipment to assure proper testing.
- Review lab procedures and policies.
- Assist in the sampling and shipment of monthly customer, sales, and regulatory samples.
- Accept, suggest, and assist in the assignment and performance of special projects.
- Be active in the development and enforcement of Lab Safety practices.
- Attend trade organization meetings and training sessions.
- Support SQF by maintaining food safety through completing job tasks and maintaining the area in a sanitary manner.
- Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements.
- Work overtime as needed.
- Carry out additional duties assigned by the Lab QC Manager or Supervisor.
- Understand and follow all safety procedures, wear proper PPE, and ensure a safe work environment.
- Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
- Clean up work area before leaving at the end of shift.
Requirements
- Must successfully obtain Milk receivers, Appendix N for Beta Lactams, DMC licenses within 6 months and maintain thereafter.
- Prior experience in food manufacturing is a plus.
- Knowledge of food microbiology, chemistry, dairy standards and CIP sanitation is desired.
- Intermediate Computer Skill (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.).
- Ability to work well with people.
- Communication skills are a must.
- Multi-tasked Individual.
- Ability to work independently.
- Basic English/Math skills.
- Able to meet all safety compliance standards.
- Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including office, production, and warehouse environments, and the outside perimeter of the building.
- Able to work at heights greater than 40 feet while operating a powered industrial truck.
- Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
- Physically able to 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.
- 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
- Chemical analysis
- Bacteriological analysis
- Organoleptic analysis
- Microsoft Office Word
- Microsoft Office Excel
- Adaptability to new technology
- Team player
- Food microbiology
- Chemistry
- Dairy standards
- CIP sanitation
- Communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Basic English/Math skills
- Safety compliance
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- Overtime as needed
Experience Level
- Entry level
- Mid level
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- NYSAM Licenses
Salary/Compensations
- $24.22—$26.91 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
- For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.