Case Packer - Bethlehem, PA (PARENT)

The Hershey Company; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Case Packer to support production through picking, packing, assembly, sorting, verification, and quality control. The role involves hand packing, labeling, and preparing displays for shipment while following safety and quality guidelines.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong English skills, and the ability to work a fast-paced shift. The job offers 401(k) with match and paid time off, with multiple shifts available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency of the English language (read, write, and speak English).
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Knowledge of safety and quality regulations and procedures in a food manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect product and manually pack bags of product into boxes to get them ready for shipment.
• Weighing, recording, and pushing totes of scrap popcorn and taking it to trash.
• Rework product as needed.
• Fill out all paperwork completely, accurately, and timely (including first case verifications, changeover/sanitation paperwork, etc.).
• Maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Following all company policies and procedures including safety, environmental, quality, and housekeeping requirements.

Skills

English language proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Adaptability to fast pace

Record-keeping basics

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Note:If you apply for a role at Hershey through our career’s website, we may use technologies that use automation to filter your candidacy based on objective criteria. We also use AI-enabled tools that help us facilitate the selection of our future Hershey talent. These tools may help with activities such as matching and scoring candidates to roles based on requirements and scheduling interviews. These systems process only the information you provide in your application, including your resume, work history, education, and responses to screening questions. While these technologies assist with certain steps in our recruitment process and may provide recommendations, all final decisions, including those affecting whether candidates advance to subsequent stages in the applicant process, are made by our talent acquisition teams with meaningful human review and independent judgment. Depending on your location and the specific role you apply for, additional disclosures about our use of AI in recruitment may be provided to you separately.

At the Hershey Salty Snacks Company, we make brands that people love. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet, salty or a tasty twist of both, we offer a number of snacks to meet your needs. With our most recent acquisition, we are excited to be able to continue to deliver more Salty options, including Skinny Pop. Behind each moment of goodness is a diverse team focused on being part of something bigger. Come be a part of our dynamic team in Bethlehem, PA as a Case Packer!

Pay:

Starting at $22.15/hr

Shift differential of $3/hr for 2ndand 3rdshifts

Bi-weekly Pay

Overtime Potential!

Total Rewards:

401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match

Paid Time Off

Shifts:

• 1st shift: M-F, 8 hr, 7 am to 3:30 pm
• 2nd shift: M-F, 8 hr, 3 pm to 11:30 pm
• 3rd shift: M-F, 8 hr, 11 pm to 7:30 am

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 by a recruiterto schedule a phone screen,

Drug Screen and PFT Testing required

Job Summary:

Our Case Packer is responsible for providing support to production including picking, packing, assembly, sorting, verification, and quality control. They will hand package food in displays or boxes to get shipments ready for shipment, delivery, and sales. They must follow all safety and quality guidelines. Case Packers complete all duties assigned by management and leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Visually inspect product and manually pack bags of product into boxes to get them ready for shipment

Weighing, recording, and pushing totes of scrap popcorn and taking it to trash

Rework product as needed.

Fill out all paperwork completely, accurately, and timely (including first case verifications, changeover/sanitation paperwork, etc.)

Maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices

Following all company policies and procedures including safety, environmental, quality, and housekeeping requirements

Perform shutdown, start up, and changeover procedures.

Building displays, folding boxes as they come onto and off of the production line, packing bags of popcorn into boxes, and putting bags of popcorn onto displays.

Maintaining a clean and tidy work environment including sweeping and cleaning the area during down time

Standing for long periods of time throughout a shift

Following the direction of the plant leadership

Working in a team environment with integrity and commitment to the established processes and procedures and treat

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Proficiencyof the English language (read, write, and speak English)

Ability to read andcomprehendinstructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Knowledge of safety and quality regulations and procedures in a food manufacturing facility

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.

Basic computer skills for record-keeping

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

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

If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contactthe HR Service Center ([e-mail]).