Warehouse Utility Operator

HP Hood • Suffield, CT • 1h ago

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.

Shift Hours: 10:00am-6:30pm Monday to Friday.

Job Summary:

Provide support to all Warehouse functions (palletizers, robot operator, warehouse operator, warehouse worker, fork truck operators, and leads). The Utility operator will be responsible for covering vacation, STD, extended leaves etc., for all warehouse employees on any and all shifts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide Vacation, STD, and extended leave coverage for all warehouse positions on any and all shifts;

Operate All PIT Equipment

Walkie, Walkie/Rider, Sit-Down, Hi-Lo Reach

Perform basic battery maintenance (check fluid level, proper charging procedures)

Change battery when needed

Manually Palletize Product

Ensure product is in saleable condition

Ensure pallets are in acceptable condition for use

Utilize proper lifting technique (Bend at knees and carry load close to body)

Operate Stretch Wrapping Function

Maintain stretch operation with stretch wrap and pallets

Ensure product is on acceptable pallets and stretched properly

Pull away, label and stage product palletized from robot or manual stations

Load Trailers

Check wheels and put jack stand under trailer before loading

Engage dock lock and ensure dock light is in working condition

Verify product being loaded

Unload incoming product and complete/verify paperwork

Robot Operator

Start Up and Shut Down robot operations as needed

Program robot to palletize product received from production

Troubleshoot and fix minor robot issues

Alert maintenance to major robot issues

Hand palletize product during breakdowns

Maintain stretch operation with stretch wrap and pallets

Pull away, label and stage product palletized from robot

Assist in all warehouse activities as needed (palletize, stretch wrap, forklift operation, Lead)

Operate all PIT Equipment

Maintain housekeeping standards to keep the warehouse area clean at all times

Work in a safe manner, in compliance with Company, State and Federal GMP's, SOP's and Administrative Policy and Procedures

Put Away & Retrieve Product

Ensure product is stacked properly and on an acceptable pallet

Ensure pallet has appropriate pallet ticket

Record bin that product is entering or departing

Generate Pallet & Load Tickets

Create tickets for each pallet entering warehouse inventory system

Plan loads, and create necessary documentation (pick tickets, delivery tickets, BOL's, etc.)

Operate Yard Tractor

Become licensed yard truck operator

Pull away and back in trailers as needed

Follow all safety procedures, including PIT inspections, jack stand use, etc.

Other Duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

High School Graduate or equivalent

PIT Operator Certified

Basic Math and Computer skills

Ability to work independently or within a group atmosphere

Good organizational and time management skills

Experience with computer systems (word, excel)

Other Information/Physical Requirements (if needed)

Standing: 6-8 hours

Sitting: Occasionally for short periods

Walking: Frequently 3-4 Hours

Bending: Frequently

Twisting of Wrist: Frequently

Twisting of Spine: Frequently

Lifting: Light (30 lbs. occasionally)

Carrying: Light: (30-50 lbs.) Occasionally

Pushing / Pulling: Under 75 lbs. occasionally

Freezer Work: Temperature range +40° F to -20° F

Safety Responsibilities:

Safety is vitally important not only at our facility but also from a personal standpoint. Employees are responsible for understanding and following all safety procedures. Likewise, food safety is a key performance indicator. Understanding this, GMP and housekeeping procedures are to be followed as part of any job at our facility

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is

$29.29 - $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.

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