Case Packer - Bethlehem Plant

The Hershey Company; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading snack company as a Case Packer! In this role, you will be integral in ensuring that delicious snacks are packaged and ready for shipment. Your responsibilities will include inspecting products, packing them into boxes, and maintaining a clean work environment. This position offers competitive pay and benefits starting on day one, including health insurance and a retirement plan with company match. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a team, this is the perfect opportunity for you to contribute to a beloved brand and make an impact in the world of snacks.

Benefits

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in English and ability to follow safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and manually pack products for shipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

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:

1. $21.50 per hour ($3 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift)
2. Bi-weekly Pay

Total Rewards:

1. Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision) starting Day 1
2. 401 (k) Retirement Plan, with generous company match
3. Paid Time Off

Shifts:

1. 2nd Shift: 3pm-11:30pm

Candidate Process:

Please note – communication will be through phone, email and text. To be considered, you must have access to a valid email address.

1. Qualified candidates will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview
2. Post offer background check and drug screen required

Job Summary:

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

Responsibilities:

1. Visually inspect product and manually pack bags of product into boxes to get them ready for shipment.
2. Weighing, recording, and pushing totes of scrap popcorn and taking it to trash
3. Rework product as needed.
4. Fill out all paperwork completely, accurately, and timely (including first case verifications, changeover/sanitation paperwork, etc.)
5. Maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices
6. Following all company policies and procedures including safety, environmental, quality, and housekeeping requirements
7. Perform shutdown, start up, and changeover procedures.
8. 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.
9. Maintaining a clean and tidy work environment including sweeping and cleaning the area during down time
10. Standing for long periods of time throughout a shift
11. Following the direction of the plant leadership
12. Working in a team environment with integrity and commitment to the established processes and procedures.

Requirements:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Proficiency of the English language (read, write, and speak English)
3. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
4. Knowledge of safety and quality regulations and procedures in a food manufacturing facility
5. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
6. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
7. Basic computer skills for record-keeping
8. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.