Forklift Operator - Sun-Thurs 8a - 430p - Edgerton, KS

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Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

Location: Edgerton, KS

We are mixing up something new in Edgerton, KS. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. Each bag of Dot’s Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. The Dot’s Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to become part of our team in the Edgerton, KS location.

Pay:

Starting pay is $21.65/hr

Up to $1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment

Overtime Potential!

Total Rewards:

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) Starting Day 1!

401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus of $500, when eligible

 Shifts:

Sunday to Thursday; 8 am to 4:30 pm 

Schedule assignment is determined by plant needs and confirmed during an interview.

 Candidate Process:

Please note-communications will be through phone, email and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email

Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a phone screen. 

Post-Offer Background Check required

Drug Screen required

Job Summary:

The Forklift Operator will be responsible for moving materials and ensuring all materials coming into and exiting the building are accurately accounted for.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with production plant to provide their necessary materials for daily operation

Pick the right product from inventory and packaging using the correct material

Fill out all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner

Prepare product orders to meet pick-up demands

Physically prepare and load all freight orders for pickup

Properly document receipts of incoming materials, checking packing slips for accuracy

Ensure that all product entering or leaving the building meets quality standards

Coordinate with Plant Operations and Shipping to ensure order timelines are met.

Receive all incoming orders and store in racking

Organize material storage in the warehouse to prevent clutter

Utilize time to setup and organize for next day orders and production

Conduct inventory reconciliation on a daily basis and keep physical record

Maintain clean and orderly work area

Follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations

Assist in areas of production as needed

Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner

Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook

Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service 

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED

Certified forklift operator required - Stand-up Reach Truck 

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repetitively

Ability to bend, twist, and stand on your feet for an entire shift

Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures.

Good communication skills, verbal and written

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment

Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.  

You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.

You can request an accommodation via phone or email.  

To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information.  You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.