Baker - Bluffton, IN

The Hershey Company; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, &_V

401(k) Retirement Plan

$1000 referral bonus

Paid Time off

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking Bakers for our Bluffton, IN facility. You will operate large mixers and extruders, manage dough textures, and follow precise SOPs to ensure consistent product quality. Experience in large bakery environments is a plus, with a 12-hour night shift schedule on a 2-2-3 rotation.

Join a team focused on quality and safety, with benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. Training on BakerQC and SAP-based inventory is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and have a High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and measurements in all units.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to ensure consistent product quality.
• Monitor dough textures and maintain hopper levels.
• Operate mixers and extruders with programming controls.
• Record batch data and caustic checks every 30 minutes in BakerQC.
• Create inventory movements in S4 Hana and track ingredient lot numbers.
• Communicate issues to supervisor and maintenance teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

LPR

Job description

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: Bluffton, IN

We are mixing up something new in Bluffton, IN! This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest of 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 a part of our team in the Bluffton, IN location.

Pay:

• Weekly pay
• $500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

Total Rewards:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) starting day 30
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• $1000 referral bonus
• Paid Time off

Shifts:

• Night shiftavailable.
• 12-hourshifts (7pm- 7am).
• Working 3-4 days/week. This is a 2-2-3 schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off rotation).

Candidate Process:

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

• Candidates are required to take and pass an online pre-hire assessment
• Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview
• Post Offer background check, drug screen, and physical assessment required

Summary:

Bakers are the start of the pretzel making process. You’ll be responsible for running a large mixer and extruder with computer programing and hand measuring. Previous machine operating experience is a must. Large bakery experience is a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all SOPs to keep consistent product quality
• Recognize the different dough textures
• Keep hoppers filled with proper amount of dough
• Properly measure the minor ingredients by performing catch samples
• Check dough temperature
• Check the flour sifter each shift
• Check all drives, cookers, salters, ovens, dryers, discharge, and proofing conveyors to ensure they are properly operating and set to correct settings
• Document cuts per minute as required
• Check and record caustic every 30 minutes record on BakerQC
• Check wet weights/length every 30 minutes record on BakerQC
• Create inventory moves in S4 Hana
• Record all ingredient lot numbers
• Keep salter full with the correct level.
• Notify leads, QA, and packers of any bad product and how long it will last
• Communicate with immediate supervisor if any problems arise
• All other duties assigned by supervisor and management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• High School diploma or GED
• One-month related experience or training
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing/food manufacturing environment including the following: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Autonomous/Preventative Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Warehouse Management Systems such as SAP/LPR.

Physical Demands:

Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functionsof this job. The working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be in good physical condition to perform the tasks assigned.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Work environment conditions may require/recommend the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, side shields, hearing protection and hair/beard nets.

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.

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