Line Technician - Plastic (D Crew)

HP Hood•Winchester, VA

3d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a self-driven individual looking to advance their career as a high-impact player on a team. The company culture values innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration, fostering strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety, and wellness. HP Hood is a large and trusted food and beverage manufacturer in the United States with a portfolio of national and super-regional brands. The primary responsibility of this position is to set up and control paper line filler equipment efficiently. The technician will also ensure all preventive maintenance is performed correctly and in a timely manner. Corrective maintenance issues must be addressed aggressively using technical skills and available resources.

Requirements

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.
Minimum High School equivalency
Ability to lift and carry items up to 60 lbs.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Various tasks involving the responsibility of the food safety and quality of company products.
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) 26 - 50 lbs frequently
Lifting: Heavy 26 - 50 lbs frequently
Standing: Constantly (a minimum of 8+ hours)
Sitting: Occasionally for short periods (a minimum of 2 hours)
Walking: Constantly
Ability to climb: Occasionally
Bending: Occasionally
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.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 5 years food manufacturing experience

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.
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.