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.
This is a temporary position in the Portland, ME plant!
Position Summary:
The Case Stacker/Dock Worker position has a variety of different assignments which are assigned based on the training level of the employee and business needs in support of achieving the goals of the Portland, ME Warehouse. This job description is meant to serve as an outline of the duties and responsibilities that a Dock Worker may be required to perform during the course of their work-day.
Ensure adequate supply of cases for both production and shipping departments at all times by unloading cases from vehicles, ensuring the case washing process is uninterrupted.
Essential Functions:
- Pull empty and full milk cases stacked 7 high (up to 200 lbs.) with repetition.
- Unload all cases from trucks as directed
- Ensure case feed line and case washers remain operational and clear jams as needed promptly to avoid interruption of production;
- Dispose of all trash and remove and stack trailers on in incoming trailers
- Track cases using SQF logs
- Continuously check for and remove damaged cases.
- Dispose of returned product by manually dumping into disposal system using repetitive motion.
- Wash trailers/trucks after unloading empty cases.
- Must be able to work independently while supporting the Warehouse Department.
- Work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors and peers.
General:
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- 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 warehouse department.
- Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Physical Requirements
® GED or High School Diploma.
® 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.
® Ability to move at a quick pace.
® Standing: Long periods (up to 8 hours).
® Sitting: Rarely, unless assigned to operate fork-lift or similar equipment.
® Walking: Frequently.
® Bending, Twisting & Stretching: Frequently.
® Lifting/Carrying: Moderate (30+ lbs): frequently.
® Lifting Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs): Occasionally.
® Pushing/Pulling: up to approximately 200 lbs drag weight without assistance: occasionally and wheeled weight up to approximately 750 lbs: rarely.
® Environment: Refrigerated and non-refrigerator areas with temperature variations from 34 to 85+ degrees Fahrenheit.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.
HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
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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.
Skills Required
- GED or High School Diploma
- Reading & writing proficiency in English
- Basic math skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to move at a quick pace
What We Do
For more than 175 years, the name Hood® has been synonymous with fresh, quality dairy products that taste great. Founded in 1846 in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Hood is now one of the largest dairy processors in the country with 12 manufacturing plants across the United States. Hood is the number-one dairy brand in New England, and the company’s portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good!, LACTAID® Brand dairy products, and Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®, among others. The company also maintains its own research and development operation, which supports the superior product quality and innovation that Hood customers have come to expect.
