Shipper - (CW - Nights) (D Crew)

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!

HP Hood's 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.

Compensation: $25.30/Hour starting; $27.52 after 1 year

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, Hershey's Milk & Milkshakes and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all Safety SOPs and procedures

• Perform Loading, Case Picking, VNA and Receiving functions per SOPs

• Provide break to Dock Shipper when needed

• Operates a stretch wrapper, forklift, dock equipment and battery changer in a safe manner

• Fulfill orders per SOPs and customer/facility guidelines

• Read/understand information on the load tag to verify quantity for skid is correct

• Secure cases per SOPs on quality pallets to ensure product integrity is maintained during transit

• Receive, label and perform basic tasks within Warehouse Management System (WMS) for product identification and adjustments

• Utilize inventory management system efficiently and accurately (WMS, Yard Management System (YMS)/Infolink)

• Participate in Shift Change Brief with prior shift

• Inspect equipment and provides work orders for any items in need of repair to Leadership

• Keep assigned areas and work floor clean and organized

• Other duties as assigned by shift supervisor

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience or training as a forklift operator is desirable

• Prior experience in the manufacturing industry is desirable

Skills and Competencies:

• Adapts to changes in the work environment

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Exhibit's ability to learn and apply new skills

• Work effectively with team members to accomplish department and plant goals

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting: Heavy (over 70 lbs.) frequently

• Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 6 hours)

• Sitting: Long periods (a minimum of 6 hours)

• Walking: Constantly

• Ability to climb: frequently

• Bending: Frequently

• Ability to work with arms outstretched to the front

• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs. without assistance frequently

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:

• 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:

• Ability to become forklift certified

• Ability to work in Cold Warehouse environment

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.