3rd Shift Lab Technician

Company: HP Hood
Location: Vernon
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job 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. 3rd Shift - Sunday through Thursday 8:00pm - 4:30am. Pay Range - $25.72 per hour This is a union position, covered under Teamsters Local 294 Union This job includes routine tasks associated with all the QA Lab functions, SAP data entry, and support for all other plant operations and projects. Candidates will be required to have the following to qualify. They will be required to hold a NYSAM License for milk receiving, Appendix N for Beta Lactams, and DMC testing. A two-year degree in the technical field and knowledge of microbiology and chemistry preferred. Applicants will be expected to have computer skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and SAP/EWM inventory management systems. Daily routine tasks will include obtaining samples from processing, packaging lines, and vessels for inspection, swabbing and testing. Perform chemical, organoleptic, and bacteriological tests on raw, in process and packaged products. Perform swabbing for general sanitation testing and validations. Generating formulas for processing department and standardizing when out of compliance. Daily entry of QA releases, batch reporting, good issuing, good receipts, and process order closing in a timely manner. Notifying management of issues in a timely manner. Calibration of lab equipment according to the Master Lab Calibration/Validation List. Generate reports for QC compliance and data inputting into SAP/EWM inventory system and QA Studio. Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements. Always keep all work areas neat and clean, 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 by a QA Manager, QA Supervisor, or shift Supervisor. This description is not all inclusive and is subject to change. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. The pay range for this position is $25.72 - $25.72 USD HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled "VERVRAA Federal Contractor" CCPA 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.

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