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3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

HP Hood
USAfull_timePosted 4 Jun 2026

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p>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!</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p> <p>The Maintenance Mechanic will ensure daily operations of equipment in a production setting, to include start up, operation, shut down, and sanitation of all related equipment according to Standard Operation Procedures.</p> <p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Tuesday through Saturday 10:00pm - 6:30am.</p> <p><strong>Job Essentials:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The Maintenance Mechanic will ensure on time start-up of equipment.</li> <li>Expedite all categories 3 &amp; 4 (Food Quality/Food &amp; Employee Safety) Work Orders and maintain High Risk Work Permits per SQF.</li> <li>Adherence to all plant GMP and sanitation policies. Compliance with all OSHA regulations as well as 100% plant safety policies.</li> <li>Working knowledge of WWTP operations and able to maintain and complete required environmental paperwork.</li> <li>Assist in designing, improving, and installing equipment and systems to improve plant quality, safety, and production needs.</li> <li>Responsible for the repair of all equipment breakdowns, preventative maintenance programs, and general repair.</li> <li>General maintenance including building repairs, plumbing, electrical work, boiler maintenance.</li> <li>Responsible for the operation, maintenance and general repairs to the anhydrous ammonia system.</li> <li>Must provide your own small hand tools.</li> <li>Must pass pulmonary function/respiratory test annually.</li> <li>Attend scheduled meetings and mandatory training as required.</li> <li>Perform Central Sanitizer, House Water, and Cheese Water chemical testing each shift.</li> <li>Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.</li>

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