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.

There are a variety of benefits offered to our union employees either through the union or through HP Hood. The program may vary based on where you work, but all employees are offered a competitive benefits package that include health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discount programs, retirement program, 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, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes and more.

Essential Functions include:

• Follow standard procedures and detailed instructions.
• Obtain samples for testing from containers, tanks and vats in manufacturing facility.
• Testing of raw materials and finished product.
• General lab preparation.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment.
• Utilize various computer applications to calculate and input data.
• Observe and accurately record details.
• Obtain State Lab Certification status.
• Complete all work before shift closing.
• Adhere to all safety regulations

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Food Science or Associates Degree and at least 2 years lab experience.
• Excellent math and computer skills, specifically MS Excel, Office & Outlook.
• Strong communication skills, detail orientated, solid decision making, ability to work independently with little supervision
• Factory environment
• Varying noise and heat levels.
• Responsibilities allow occasional opportunity for varying work routine
• Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 8+ hours)
• Sitting: Occasionally for short periods
• Walking: Long periods
• Bending: Frequently
• Twisting of Spine: Frequently
• Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs) infrequently
• Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs) infrequently distance
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance infrequently

This position is relief and will be required to work on all shifts and days off.

For candidates based in California, this position starts at $27.70.

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)