CAREERS AND

COMPANY CULTURE

WE’RE BUILDING
A COMMON PURPOSE

We live for the motto “Work Hard, Play Hard” and we’re always looking for talented people who pride themselves on the dedication it takes to lead the charge. Ready to bring your creative solutions to our team? If there is a fit, we will make a position for you. Come grow your career with us.

OUR “HEALTHIER” & “BETTER” RECIPE

HB Specialty Foods is the “Healthier” and “Better” team that provides “Healthier” options and “Better” life investments.

HB provides immediate health options for new hires, with front-loaded paid sick time. 72% of the medical employee premium is covered by HB, so that team members can focus on the “work hard and play hard” mentality. With 9 paid holidays and FSA options, we reward our team members in the “healthiest” ways.

HB offers the opportunity for team members to invest in “Better” education and a “Better” retirement plan, because we believe that’s part of a successful recipe in life.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

Our Benefits Include:

HEALTHIER “YOU” OPTIONS

Immediate Health Benefits with Blue Cross
Dental, Vision, HSA, and FSA options
40 hours Sick Time for Hourly Employees – From time of start!
72% of Employee Medical Premium covered by HB
Company Paid $10,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

WE WORK HARD & PLAY HARD

9 Paid Holidays
Unlimited PTO for Salary Positions
80 hours Annually for Hourly Employees
Options to work remotely

BETTER LIFE INVESTMENTS

Tuition Reimbursement Program after 1 year of employment
401k Matching program (up to 4%) after 90 days with semiannual enrollment

Collaboration & Team Building

Women in STEM and Leadership
Internal Growth Opportunities
Longterm Career Growth

COMMUNITY & FAMILY ORIENTED

Employee Discounted Store during COVID-19 Pandemic
Local food & product donations

Matthew Imlach

Director of Lean Manufacturing

“I help focus on projects that eliminate non-value adding activities within our plant. I get to work with a great team and enjoy new challenges each day that help us grow and stay competitive in the food industry. I have been a part of HB since 2009. My first job was working on the production floor as a production specialist. I enjoy the challenges and growth opportunities within the company. I also get the opportunity to apply my education and skillsets in many different ways that allow me to learn and train others. Our work environment is fun and we make an impact in heathier and better products.”

Nick Chavez

Health, Safety and People Operations Facilitator

“I have been with HB since 2018 and started as a Lead in Breadline Production. I stay for the culture at HB because you are not just an employee – you are family. My average day consists of walk throughs with weekly check to safety committee meetings to development of employee tier operations program.”

Ramen Garcia

Bakery Food Technologist

“My daily routine consists of applying baking fundamentals, techniques, and unique strategies to deliver our customers with better solutions. I also perform daily documentation, bench work to production scale-up, direct support to our production team and troubleshooting. I stay at HB because of the relationships I have developed and also the excellent opportunities of growth. Change is difficult for anyone to adapt however I embrace my work with passion and optimism.”

Sara Jane Weidner

Director of Research, Innovation, and Technical Services

“I enjoy working at HB because I love the people that I work with and enjoy the work that we do. My daily tasks range from plant walk throughs to checking in with my Research and Development team and their projects to Quality review. My role is part project manager, food scientist and HB Leader!”

TJ Davis

Plant Manager, Nampa, Idaho

“I started in October 2008 as a temporary worker through an agency. Every day, I collaborate with my management team to work through challenges that come up during production schedules that may affext our shipment dates for customers. I stay at HB because there are new challenges every day that will keep me on my toes. I enjoy the opportunity for growth and change. “

Steve Desmond

Plant Manager, Cookeville, Tennessee

“My job here is to embrace and teach HB Culture. The most valuable skill I can offer is my experience in many areas and ability to guide employees towards accomplishing their goals with HB. I’ve been with HB since September of 2001, so this is my 19th year. I started as a temp employee with HB. I worked in the mix room, experiencing all facets of production. I feel vested with the company. I want to be a part of the continued growth and success. My plan would be to retire with the company, fingers crossed! “

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