Utility Worker I

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.

The Utility Worker I position has a variety of different assignments which are assigned based on the training level of the employee and business need in support of achieving the goals of the Concord, NH Warehouse. This job description is meant to serve as an outline of the duties and responsibilities that a Utility Operator I may be required to perform during the course of their workday, but is not all inclusive of the Utility Operator responsibilities.

9:00am to 5:30pm;
Sunday and Thursday off.

• Must be able to work any 5 days per week on a Sunday through Saturday schedule including holidays and additional days as needed for coverage.
• Must be available to cover call ins, overtime, and short notice requests to support critical situations. This role also provides coverage for full-time employees during vacations and assists during period of new hire onboarding and training.

• Accurately identify, select/pick, and send corrugated and non-corrugated inventory using wireless headset system.
• Manually remove product from conveyor system, stage, and rotate product following FIFO (first in, first out) methods in an efficient manner to maintain production flow requirements.
• Push/Pull stacks of milk cases with repetition.
• Load trucks according to HP Hood standards while reviewing load instructions to verify that the correct product(s) are loaded into assigned trailers.
• Maintain a pace of work that is safe and efficient while meeting team expectations.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment, including interior of truck.
• Responsible for unloading trucks and trailers using a hook or pallet jack and washing trailers/trucks after unloading empty cases.
• Receives finished products and production materials following SQF guidelines.
• Continuously check for and remove damaged goods to ensure that only quality products are being shipped to customers and ensure proper disposal of damaged goods.
• Complete walk-around safety checks of all vehicles to include wheels, doors, checking reefer units (on/off), load bars and more.
• Complete each route by loading bi-products into the trailer and placing a seal to secure/finalize the order.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.
• Able to assign work using Voice Picking System.

• Must have High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

• Excellent hand/foot-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Good basic math and reading skills.
• Good oral communication and human relations skills.

• Walk
• Stand for long periods (up to 8 hours)
• Refrigerated and non-refrigerated areas with temperature variations from 34-85 degrees Fahrenheit

• Push & Pull up to approximately 200lbs of drag weight with hook without assistance
• Lift heavy loads up to 50lbs
• Bending, Twisting, & Stretching
• Exposure to all weather conditions

• Push & Pull wheeled weight up to approximately 1000lbs
• Lift heavy loads (up to 100 lbs.)
• Sitting: only when assigned to operate vehicles, forklifts, or similar equipment
• Squat/Kneel/Climb
• Ability to work with arms outstretched to the front
• Pushing/pulling under 75 lbs. without assistance frequently