Production Worker

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of this position is to safely and efficiently package quality products in a manner that is consistent with HP Hood LLC standards.

Shift: 9:00am to 5:30pm; Wednesday and Sunday off. 

Essential Functions:

• Perform all tasks and functions related to operating and cleaning filling equipment.
• Operate and clean multiple high speed filling machines in a sanitary, efficient, and effective manner.
• Complete paperwork as per government regulations and HP Hood requirements.
• Safely operate all assigned equipment following JHA requirements.
• Consistently meet production quotas.
• Comply with all policies and guidelines outlined for production and sanitation processes.
• Participate in cross-training efforts to maximize departmental efficiency.
• Work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors and peers.

General:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.  Able to demonstrate knowledge of safety areas reviewed in the safety orientation program.
• Must be able to adapt to changing production schedules as necessary.
• Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Available for required overtime to support business needs and/or critical situations.
• Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Perform assigned duties following "Good Manufacturing Practices."
• Actively participate in special teams representing the production department.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Reading & writing proficiency (English language) and ability to identify colors.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Multi-tasked individual.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Forklift certification required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move at a quick pace. Frequently.
• Standing: Long periods (up to 8 hours). 
• Sitting: Rarely.
• Walking: Frequently.
• Bending, Twisting & Stretching: Occasional.
• Lifting: Heavy (up to 50 lbs): Occasional.
• Climbing:  Ladders to make connections and add packaging materials. Occasional.
• Pushing/Pulling: moving pallets of paper up to 200 lbs. Stock packaging materials: Occasional.
• Environment: Wet and dry, temperature variations from 50 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.  Floors are wet and occasionally slippery due to product spills and the cleaning process (slip-resistant footwear is required). Constant.
• Use of chemicals: Occasional.
• Noise: Moderate to heavy (hearing protection is required). Constant.

Key:

N – Never

O – Occasional 1 – 33% of time

F – Frequent 34 – 66% of time

C – Constant 67 – 100% of time