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# Lab Technician - B Crew at HP Hood

- **Company:** HP Hood
- **Location:** Oneida, NY
- **Compensation:** $29–$31/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-10-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hoodhp/jobs/5449999008

## 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.

General Description/Purpose:

Plans and schedules testing activities, collects samples and performs quality tests on raw bulk ingredients, purchased products and processed milk, cream and other finished products. Ensures all receiving materials, in-process product and outbound product adheres to HP Hood, LLC quality standards.

Job Responsibilities:

- Pulls, logs and completes finished product and processing sample testing for all specification requirements on each product at the established sampling frequency. Physical, biological, chemical and organoleptic testing includes but is not limited to: butterfat and solids (Foss and CEM), cryoscopy, temperature, acidity, homogenization efficiency, DMC, gram stains, agar/petrifilm plating, rapid-methods bioluminescence (EPIC), weights, code date verification, seal checks, pH, brix, coffee feathering, whipping, peroxide residuals, flavor, odor, appearance and shelf life analysis.
- Maintains certification by state for Beta-Lactam antibiotic testing to the Industry Supervisor level.
- Maintains calibration of thermometers, pipettes and scales per regulatory requirements to ensure accuracy of ongoing checks. Maintains accurate temperature records for refrigerators, freezers and incubators.
- Measures and maintains records of vitamin usage.
- Completes tank inventory recording butterfat, solids, acidity and DMC at the specific frequency per management.
- Verifies non-conforming product (raw or finished), properly windows and tags affected product, issues hold reports and samples at time of hold from affected units where applicable. Coordinates resampling of hold product and completion of product disposition.
- Verifies that plant equipment meets sanitation requirements prior to start up by thorough inspection and proper ATP swabbing. Maintains detailed records.
- Maintains laboratory supply inventory notifying QA Supervisor upon need.
- Ensures all laboratory documentation (forms, SOPs, etc.) is current and properly completed by lab personnel.
- Trains Quality technicians and ensures that performance of testing meets all regulatory and internal specifications.
- Maintains shelf life/retain cooler in a clean, orderly manner.
- Any and all duties as directed by QA supervision and/or management.

Eligibility Requirements

- Meet the job requirements
- Bachelor’s in Science preferred; Associates of Science and/or 75+ credit hours towards the attainment of a Bachelor’s in Science required.
- Must have been in current position for at least one year, or have your manager’s approval.
- Must have satisfactory job performance in current position.
- Must have no active written corrective action warning on file.  Verbal Corrective actions that are active and written corrective actions that have expires will not be used to disqualify an applicant. Lateral of downward bids are permitted.
- The successful bidder on any job may not bid on another position for 12 months.

Work Schedule:

- Requires morning, afternoon and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift.
- Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by Supervisor/Manager.
- Salary: Generally scheduled for 40 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.

Environmental Concerns:

- Normally protected from weather and temperature changes possible exposure to hot cold wet, humid or windy weather conditions does exist.
- May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens
- May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is $28.79—$30.75 USD

Ready to join us? Apply directly on our [Company Careers Page](https://hood.com/careers)

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

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[CCPA](https://hood.com/-/media/Project/HoodCom/PDFs/HP-HOOD-LLC-CA-CCPA-EMPLOYEE-PRIVACY-NOTICE-DECEMBER-2025.pdf)

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.

## About HP Hood

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: HP Hood is one of the largest dairy processors in the United States, producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products including milk, ice cream, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream under its own and licensed brands.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned by the Kaneb Family)
- **Headquarters**: Lynnfield, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 1846
- **Founders**: Harvey Perley Hood

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Food and Beverage Manufacturing (Dairy)
- **Target customers**: B2B (grocery retailers, food service distributors) and B2C (consumers)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: The company emphasizes a commitment to quality, community, and innovation. Their founder's pledge is that "good enough never was," and they focus on providing fresh, premium-quality dairy products while supporting the communities where they operate.

## Products & Services
- **Hood® Brand**: A full line of fluid milk, ice cream, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream, and other dairy products; the number-one dairy brand in New England.
- **Heluva Good!®**: A brand of dips, cheeses, and sour cream with a national presence.
- **LACTAID® Brand dairy products**: Licensed lactose-free milk, ice cream, and cottage cheese.
- **Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®**: Licensed almond milk and dairy-alternative products.
- **Other licensed and regional brands**: The company also produces and distributes other licensed products.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company). HP Hood was listed at #169 on the Forbes "America's Largest Private Companies" list for 2025.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of approximately $2.1 billion (per LinkedIn estimate) to over $3 billion (per Forbes and company statements).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Kaneb Family (owners). Key partners include license holders like Lactaid and Blue Diamond, and major retail and food service customers across the U.S.
- **Growth Signals**: The company has 12 manufacturing plants across the United States and is a top dairy brand in New England. Recent funding of $350,000 (grant) from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center in 2024.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Heritage and Brand Trust**: Over 175 years of history and a deeply trusted brand name, especially in New England.
- **Scale and Distribution**: One of the largest dairy processors in the country with a national footprint and 17 office/manufacturing locations.
- **Licensing Portfolio**: Exclusive rights to produce and distribute major national brands like LACTAID® and Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®, providing a diversified revenue stream.
- **Vertical Integration**: Owns a research and development operation, allowing for product innovation and quality control.
- **Private Ownership**: Family-owned structure allows for long-term strategic planning without quarterly earnings pressure.

## Strategic Focus
- **Innovation**: Continuously developing new products and packaging, such as the LightBlock Bottle® and bold cottage cheese flavors.
- **Sustainability**: Committed to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices across operations.
- **Community Engagement**: Partnering with organizations that support children and families to promote healthy, active lifestyles.
- **Operational Excellence**: Focus on quality, safety, and efficiency across its 12 manufacturing plants.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes core values of Quality, Integrity, Community, Innovation, Results, and Collaboration. The company describes a "family-oriented" and team-focused environment.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Mixed model. Many manufacturing, distribution, and corporate roles are on-site. Some corporate and sales roles (e.g., Director of Human Resources, Technical Sanitation Specialist) are listed as remote. The company has two main office locations (Lynnfield, MA, and Portland, ME) and numerous plant locations.
- **Notable Perks and Development**: Offers a range of training and development programs to support employee growth. The company highlights its Total Rewards package (benefits, compensation).
- **Workforce**: Approximately 3,400 employees (per Forbes/company statements) or 908 on LinkedIn (likely a smaller subset of active profiles). The company has seen steady headcount growth (+3.8% YoY) and has 77 active job postings.
- **Engineering/Technical Roles**: Positions available in food safety, quality, process engineering, SAP integration, and project management. The company has its own R&D operation.

## Sources
1. [hood.com (Careers Page)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hoodhp)
2. [hood.com (Our Story)](https://hood.com/our-story)
3. [LinkedIn (HP Hood Company Page)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hp-hood)
4. [Built In (HP Hood LLC Careers, Perks + Culture)](https://builtin.com/company/hp-hood-llc)

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