Utility Shipper, 2nd Shift

HP Hood•Agawam, MA

12h•$30 - $32

About The Position

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: Under direction of the Warehouse Supervisor and/or Warehouse Manager, will follow all established procedures and policies for the receiving of dry ingredients and materials while prioritizing safety, quality and efficiency to meet the goals of the company. Schedule: 12PM to 4PM Start time. Includes weekends. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to supervisor Maintain all required certifications required by DOT and OSHA and company safety programs Housecleaning – keeping work area clean, organized, and cleared of trash Responsible for assisting loading and unloading at warehouse Conduct pre-and post -trip inspections of trailer Participate in shift change brief Perform all duties of a selector/shipper Other duties as assigned by supervisor Performs one of the following two tasks: Local vehicle operations involving position and moving trucks and trailers on and between warehousing facilities. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and Sufficient knowledge of IT and BPCS operations, responsibilities, workflow processes, and procedures to resolve inquiries Job Qualifications: Excellent driving skills, hand/foot-eye coordination, and manual dexterity Good record keeping / clerical skills Good far-visual differentiation and depth perception Good basic math and reading skills Good oral communication and human relations skills High School Diploma or equivalent Some experience or training as a forklift operator Prior experience in the manufacturing industry is desirable Working Conditions: Regularly required to drive various company owned or operated passenger and commercial vehicles. Physical Demands: Lifting: Heavy lifting (over 50 pounds individually) - very infrequently Moderate lifting (25 to 50 pounds individually) – frequently Light lifting (less than 25 pounds individually) – very frequently Standing: Ability to stand for entire work shift (8 hours) with exception of break periods Walking: Ability to walk for entire work shift (8 hours) with exception of break periods Climbing: Ability to climb into and out of a forklift periodically (less than 6 times per hour) Bending: Ability to bend and/or stoop frequently Pushing: Ability to push rolling product carts with loads up to 1000 pounds Ability to push rolling dollies of products weighing up to 700 pounds Pulling: Ability to drag stacks of products weighing up to 220 pounds with a dairy hook Ability to pull rolling dollies of product weighing up to 700 pounds with a dairy hook Other: Ability to work with arms outstretched to the front Ability to work with arms overhead Ability to climb a single flight of stairs SQF Requirements/Responsibilities Maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner Through the monitoring of incoming goods Maintaining the food legislation requirements Serves as a backup for other shippers/receivers and their duties. Backup: Other Utility Shippers and/ or Leads Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. The pay range for this position is $29.81 - $31.90 USD HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled "VERVRAA Federal Contractor" CCPA For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.

Requirements

Excellent driving skills, hand/foot-eye coordination, and manual dexterity
Good record keeping / clerical skills
Good far-visual differentiation and depth perception
Good basic math and reading skills
Good oral communication and human relations skills
High School Diploma or equivalent
Some experience or training as a forklift operator

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the manufacturing industry is desirable

Responsibilities

Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to supervisor
Maintain all required certifications required by DOT and OSHA and company safety programs
Housecleaning – keeping work area clean, organized, and cleared of trash
Responsible for assisting loading and unloading at warehouse
Conduct pre-and post -trip inspections of trailer
Participate in shift change brief
Perform all duties of a selector/shipper
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Performs one of the following two tasks: Local vehicle operations involving position and moving trucks and trailers on and between warehousing facilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and Sufficient knowledge of IT and BPCS operations, responsibilities, workflow processes, and procedures to resolve inquiries
Maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner
Through the monitoring of incoming goods
Maintaining the food legislation requirements
Serves as a backup for other shippers/receivers and their duties.