Lab Technician

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!

HP Hood's 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.

Shift: 8am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday off.

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  • Hours and days may vary to help cover prescheduled vacations/personal days, as well as weekends and holidays depending on business needs.
  
  
  
  

Start hourly wage: $20.50/hr.

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  • This is the reasonably anticipated pay or pay range of this position currently.
  
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"