Warehouse Utility Operator at HP Hood LLC in Portland, ME

Summary: HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States, and they are seeking a Warehouse Utility Operator to support their Portland, ME Warehouse. The role involves various responsibilities including loading and unloading products, ensuring quality control, and maintaining an efficient workflow. Responsibilities: - Review load sheets for delivery routes and verify correct product(s) and amounts are loaded to assigned trailers - Rotate product in warehouse to ensure that the correct coded product is shipped to eliminate waste and minimize returns - Continuously check for and remove damaged goods to ensure that only quality product is being shipped to customers - Load each product according to assigned specification/diagram safely using a variety of motorized equipment such as pushers, squeeze trucks, fork trucks and pallet jacks. Ensure that the proper load bars are in place and the loads are evenly distributed - Send loads that are accurate while maintaining a pace that is efficient - Accurately identify, select/pick inventory for loading and staging based on customer load sheets. This process may involve “picking” corrugated and un-corrugated product (up to 45 lbs.) from shelves, pushing/pulling of cases of product stacked 7 high (up to 250 lbs.) and other packaged and un-packaged product. Process also includes placing products on wheeled racks 5 ½ feet high and moving throughout warehouse - Unload trucks/trailers using a hook or pallet jack. Physical labor involved in this activity varies, but can involve pushing/pulling cases stacked 7 high (up to 250 lbs.) and metal racks (800 lbs.) - Pull empty and full milk cases stacked 7 high (up to 250 lbs.) with repetition - Manually remove product from conveyor system, then package and/or stage in an efficient manner to maintain production flow requirements - Dispose of returned product by manually dumping into disposal system using repetitive motion - Wash trailers/trucks after unloading empty cases - Must be able to work independently while supporting the Warehouse Department - Work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors and peers Required Qualifications: - GED or High School Diploma - Reading & writing proficiency (English language) and ability to identify colors - Basic math skills - Ability to work well as part of a team - Good communication skills - Multi-tasked Individual - Ability to work independently with little supervision - Follow all company safety policies and procedures - Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision - Available for required overtime to support business needs and/or critical situations - Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner - Perform assigned duties following 'Good Manufacturing Practices.' - Actively participate in special teams representing the warehouse department - Maintain a clean & safe work environment - Perform all other related duties as assigned - Ability to move at a quick pace - Standing: Long periods (up to 8 hours) - Walking: Frequently - Bending, Twisting & Stretching: Frequently - Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs.): frequently - Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs.): frequently - Pushing/Pulling: up to approximately 250 lbs. drag weight without assistance: frequently and wheeled weight up to approximately 800 lbs.: occasionally - Environment: Refrigerated and non-refrigerator areas with temperature variations from 34 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit Required Skills: Reading, Basic math skills, Operation of motorized warehouse equipment, Load verification, inventory picking, Manufacturing Practices, Warehouse safety procedures, writing proficiency Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Wellness programs, Employee discounts, Retirement plans, Tuition reimbursement, Ongoing development, Advancement opportunities, More