Baker - Plymouth, IN

Hershey Company; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time off

Job summary

The Hershey Company is looking for Bakers to join their team in Plymouth, Indiana. The role involves running large mixers and ensuring consistent product quality according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18 years old, and capable of working in a manufacturing environment. The position offers starting pay at $22.47/hr and includes a comprehensive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One-month related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Run a large mixer and extruder with computer programming.
• Document cuts per minute as required.
• Communicate with immediate supervisor if any problems arise.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP/LPR

Job description

Pay

Starting at $22.47/hr, bi-weekly pay

Total Rewards

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time off

Shifts

• 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm, 6pm-6am)
• Plant operates on various schedules (schedule assignment determined by candidate preference and plant needs): 2-2-3 schedule: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off rotation. Working 3-4 days/week. One week: Sun, Wed, Thurs & Next week: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat.

Candidate Process

• Communication via phone, email, and text. Ensure valid email address.
• Candidates 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 and drug screen required.

Summary

Bakers are the start of the pretzel making process. Responsibilities include running a large mixer and extruder with computer programming and hand measuring.

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 and record on BakerQC.
• Check wet weights/length every 30 minutes and record on BakerQC.
• Make inventory moves in S4 Hana.
• Record all ingredient lot numbers.
• Keep salter level accurate.
• Notify leads, QA, and packers of any bad product and notify 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.
• 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 GMP, SQF, Autonomous/Preventative Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Warehouse Management Systems such as SAP/LPR.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of 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 may require safety equipment such as eye safety glasses, side shields, hearing protection, and hair/beard nets.

Equal Opportunities

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.

Accommodations

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. To request an accommodation via phone, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Please include "Accommodation Needed" in the subject line.