3rd Shift Skilled Labor- VN (Blender Deck)
HP Hood
$28 / hour
Need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview? Contact us.
JobMinglr uses automated technology to recommend jobs based on profile information and job preferences. Match Score does not determine eligibility for a position, prevent a user from viewing or applying to a job, or make hiring decisions on behalf of an employer.
Description
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.
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8pm - 4:30am
Pay range: $28.09 an hour, plus a $.60 night shift differential.
** This is a union position, covered under Teamsters Local 294 Union**
The job responsibilities for this position are as follows:
Blender Deck Operator: This job includes the cooling of cottage cheese curd and blending it with CO2, cheese dressing, fruit, and flavors according to plant SOPs and formulation. Candidates will be required to understand the following operational needs. They must have the ability to perform the tear down, set up, hand wash, CIP, and sanitize of all equipment and circuits associated with the blending operation. General knowledge of the cheese room and work in conjunction with the Cheese Room Operators and Filler Operators to ensure an efficient operation. Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements. Keep all work areas neat and clean at all time, to conform to GMP and SQF requirements. Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, and never put yourself or other employees in harm’s way. Must stay until job is completed or relieved. Must perform any other assignments given by Foreman or Supervisor in charge. This description is not all inclusive and is subject to change.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.
Ready to join us? Apply directly on our Company Careers Page
HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"
For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.
Benefits
- tuition reimbursement
About this role
HP Hood's Vernon facility is hiring a Blender Deck Operator for third shift work (8pm–4:30am, Monday through Friday). This is a union position under Teamsters Local 294, paying $28.09 per hour plus a $0.60 night shift differential. The role is contract-based and requires in-office presence.
The position centers on operating the blending deck in a dairy production environment, where you'll cool cottage cheese curd and blend it with CO2, dressing, fruit, and flavorings according to plant specifications. Beyond blending itself, the work involves equipment teardown, setup, hand washing, CIP (clean-in-place) systems, and sanitization. You'll coordinate with Cheese Room and Filler Operators, maintain SQF documentation and GMP standards, and keep work areas clean and safe. The role demands attention to safety protocols, proper PPE use, and flexibility to stay until jobs are complete or to take on additional assignments from supervisors.
This opportunity suits someone comfortable with third-shift hours, hands-on manufacturing work, and the precision required in food production. HP Hood offers a benefits package including health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. The company, founded in 1846, manufactures well-known brands like Hood, Lactaid, and Almond Breeze.
How this employer is doing
average
- Sponsors Visas
This role's local market on JobMinglr
Pay for this role
$28 per hour
That is the employer's posted range, and where you land in it is usually decided in one conversation. Before that conversation, run the numbers: analyze an offer for this role.
Before you apply, worth reading
How JobMinglr reads this job
Every listing here is scored against your profile before you apply: skills overlap, experience level, location and work arrangement, each weighted and explained. You see the score and the reasons, not just a list. How the matching works.