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!
At HP Hood, we celebrate our differences.
Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment.
We are at our best when we respect and value each other – One Team, One Company!
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 discount programs, 401k matches, incentive programs, profit sharing 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, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes and more.
Position Summary
Perform routine bacteriological and chemical testing of dairy products to ensure all company and regulatory standards are met.
Position Responsibility
Hold valid NYSAM licenses to perform required tests (Milk Receiver, Appendix N, and DMC)
Perform chemical, bacteriological, and organoleptic analysis of raw, in-process, and finished products.
Obtain samples for testing from silos, tanks and production lines
Generation of processing batch tickets from computerized system
Preparation of lab testing materials/supplies
Maintain a professional relationship with production and maintenance personnel.
Instruct, and train present and future laboratory technicians as needed.
Maintain, review, and distribute quality control reports as requested by QA Manager.
Calibration of laboratory equipment to assure proper testing.
Review of lab procedures and policies
Assist in the samplings and shipment of monthly customer, sales, and regulatory samples.
Accept, suggest, and assist in the assignment and performance of special projects.
Be active in the development and enforcement of Lab Safety practices
Attend trade organization meetings and training sessions as deemed appropriate by the Q.
C.
Manager.
Support SQF by maintaining food safety through completing job tasks and maintaining the area in a sanitary manner.
Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements.
Work overtime, as needed, which will require an obligation from you to fulfill.
Carry out additional duties assigned by the Lab QC Manager or Supervisor.
Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, and never put yourself or other employees in harm’s way.
Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
Pick up work area before leaving at the end of shift.
Adapt to new technology as it comes into the department.
Job Requirements
Posses a minimum of a 2 year degree in a Dairy Science or other related field or previous laboratory experience.
Basic English/Math skills.
Must be physically fit without any medical restrictions to perform job duties that will be required.
Able to meet all safety compliance standards.
For applicants in NY State, this job pays $24.
66 per hour.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c)
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