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HP Hood LLC · 7 hours ago

Evergreen Technician (B Crew)

Winchester, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$27.62/hr - $30.18/hr

5+ years exp

HP Hood LLC is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. They are seeking an Evergreen Technician responsible for setting up and controlling paper line filler equipment, ensuring preventive maintenance, and addressing equipment problems to minimize downtime.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Vigilantly monitor equipment operation for indications of impending problems

Ensures that all required preventive maintenance is performed

Addresses equipment problems in an aggressive manner, as to minimize downtime

Makes controlled adjustments to equipment to optimize the running efficiency

Responsible for maintaining documentation associated with operations

Upholds highest quality, safety, and cleanliness standards within designated area

Communicates with other team members to ensure efficient plant operations

Ensures that all resources are available for production run

Setup oncoming shift for successful run

Expected to perform any duties necessary to support the team

Obtain information necessary to perform duties at pre shift team meetings, and by meeting with off going Serac Technician

Ensures that all required preventive maintenance is performed

Addresses equipment problems in an aggressive manner, as to minimize downtime

Ability to multi-task and work independently; Various tasks involving the responsibility of the food safety and quality of company products

Qualification

Mechanical skillsFood manufacturing experienceMicroprocessor-controlled equipmentPreventive maintenanceMicrosoft Windows applicationsCommunication skillsAdaptabilityTeamwork

Required

5 years food manufacturing experience

Ability to lift and carry items up to 60 lbs

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum High School equivalency

Demonstrated ability to learn complex systems and concepts

Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a timely fashion, under stressful situations

Demonstrated mechanical skills

Able to work on equipment in awkward positions, and reach difficult areas in the machine

Must be willing and able to stay in confined work area wearing appropriate clean room attire for extended periods of time

Must be capable of wearing a full-face respirator

Comfortable with operation of microprocessor-controlled equipment

Comfortable operating Microsoft Windows based applications

Strong Communication skills: this position interacts frequently with other team members, other departments, management, and foreign nationals

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

Lift/Carry (2 hands) 35 lbs frequently

Lifting: Heavy (over 70 lbs.) frequently

Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 8+ hours)

Sitting: Occasionally for short periods (a minimum of 2 hours)

Walking: Constantly

Ability to climb: infrequently

Bending: Frequently

Ability to work with arms outstretched to the front

Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs. without assistance frequently

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

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

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