Baker – 12-Hour Shifts, Sign-On Bonus, 401(k)

Hershey Company; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Sign-on bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan

Referral bonus

Paid Time off

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Bakery Line Operator in Bluffton, IN to run a large mixer and extruder, program controls, and ensure product quality by following SOPs. Prior machine operating experience is preferred to support the pretzel production line.

Shifts include days and nights on 12‑hour rotations (7am–7pm or 7pm–7am), with a 2‑2‑3 cycle. In addition to a $500 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates, the role offers weekly pay, a 401(k), paid time off, and a $1000 referral bonus.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age at hire.
• High School diploma or GED.
• One-month related experience or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to maintain consistent product quality.
• Operate large mixer and extruder with computer programming.
• Measure ingredients and monitor dough temperatures.
• Check equipment and conveyors are set correctly.
• Create inventory moves in S4 Hana.
• Record ingredient lot numbers.
• Notify leads of any bad product and duration of shelf life.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

One-month related experience or training

Tools

S4 Hana

SAP / SAP-LPR

Job description

The Hershey Company is seeking a Bakery Line Operator in Bluffton, IN to run a large mixer and extruder, program controls, and ensure product quality by following SOPs. Prior machine operating experience is preferred to support the pretzel production line.

Shifts include days and nights on 12‑hour rotations (7am–7pm or 7pm–7am), with a 2‑2‑3 cycle. In addition to a $500 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates, the role offers weekly pay, a 401(k), paid time off, and a $1000 referral bonus.