Shipper

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.

Job Summary:

The Shipper will perform various functions in the Warehouse to complete shipments by processing and loading orders.

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
• Exhibits 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
• Ability to work in refrigerated environment (approximately 32 – 38 degrees)

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

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.

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

The pay range for this position is$27.92—$30.37 USD

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HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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