Extruder Operator - Bluffton, IN

Hershey Company; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Sign-on bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time off

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Hershey Company is hiring for a 12-hour shift production role at the Bluffton, IN location. Employees will set up extruding machines, monitor product quality, and perform routine maintenance while following safety procedures.

Eligible candidates will have a High School diploma (or equivalent) and at least 1 month of related experience or training. Weekly pay, sign-on bonus, and 401(k) are among the benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 month experience or training in related field.
• Basic math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide with whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Set up extruding machines and adjust tooling based on recipe, screens, and line sheet.
• Inspect product for defects and adjust controls to correct issues.
• Perform hourly quality checks and record data.
• Conduct basic machine maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Operate material handling equipment and assist with scrap/waste processes.

Skills

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

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 and Benefits

• Weekly pay
• $500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance earns a paid day off.
• Quarterly Incentive Plan based on Safety and Quality Goals and Activities
• $1000 referral bonus
• Paid Time off

Shifts

• 12-hour shifts (7pm-7am)
• Working 3-4 days/week ( One week : Sun, Wed, Thurs Next week :Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat). 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)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up extruding machines and /or changes in tooling by ascertaining correct settings via recipe, computer screens, customer demands, and line sheet details
• Set up extruding machines by installing stators, feed screws, dies, and flow plates by following the tooling sheet.
• Visually inspects extruded/coated product for defects, such as: incorrect shape, too wet/dry, length, thickness, obvious defects caused by mechanical failure/breakage, heavy/light coating etc.- then adjusting machine computer controls to correct
• Performs hourly quality checks by weighing product bulk densities and recording statistics
• Performs minor/ preventative maintenance on machines such as clearing Chutes/feeders, replacing defective tooling, wiping, cleaning machine areas, replacing hoses, and visual inspection for wear
• Must be able to utilize precision‑measurement devices such as moisture meters, table rulers, digital scales, and other gauges
• Performs 5S cleaning procedures and keeps work areas clean by general housekeeping during the shift
• Operates material handling equipment such as hand carts, scissors/man lifts, overhead bag lift
• Processes scrap/waste during each shift
• Tracks and records daily production, material usage, quality data as required daily
• Follows OSHA and general safety procedures when working with ingredients

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire
• High School Diploma or equivalentrequired
• 1-month experience or training in related field
• Basic math skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.