Forklift Operator - M-F 8a - 430p - Edgerton, KS

Hershey Company; Kansas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Edgerton, KS is seeking a Forklift Operator to move materials and ensure accurate handling within our production and warehouse environment.

Shifts are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Starting pay is $21.65/hr with a potential $1.00/hr raise after 6 months of good standing, plus overtime opportunities. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match and paid time off, plus a $500 referral bonus where eligible.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Certified forklift operator required – Stand-up Reach Truck.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repetitively.
• Able to bend, twist and stand for the entire shift.
• Exposure to food production and warehouse environments with noise/temperatures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Move materials with production to support daily operations.
• Pick the right product from inventory and packaging.
• Fill out required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Prepare product orders to meet pickup demands.
• Load freight orders for pickup and verify receipts of incoming materials.
• Coordinate with Plant Operations and Shipping to meet order timelines.
• Receive all incoming orders and store them properly in racking.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and follow safety regulations.

Skills

Forklift certification

Stand-up Reach Truck

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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

Location: Edgerton, Kansas

Pay:

• Starting pay is $21.65/hr
• Up to $1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment
• Overtime Potential!

Total Rewards:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus of $500, when eligible

Shifts:

• Monday - Friday; 8 am to 4:30 pm
• Schedule assignment is determined by plant needs and confirmed during an interview.

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 to schedule a phone screen.
• Drug Screen required

Job Summary:

The Forklift Operator will be responsible for moving materials and ensuring all materials coming into and exiting the building are accurately accounted for.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with production plant to provide their necessary materials for daily operation
• Pick the right product from inventory and packaging using the correct material
• Fill out all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Prepare product orders to meet pick-up demands
• Physically prepare and load all freight orders for pickup
• Properly document receipts of incoming materials, checking packing slips for accuracy
• Ensure that all product entering or leaving the building meets quality standards
• Coordinate with Plant Operations and Shipping to ensure order timelines are met.
• Receive all incoming orders and store in racking
• Organize material storage in the warehouse to prevent clutter
• Utilize time to setup and organize for next day orders and production
• Conduct inventory reconciliation on a daily basis and keep physical record
• Maintain clean and orderly work area
• Follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations
• Assist in areas of production as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Certified forklift operator required - Stand-up Reach Truck
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repetitively
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand on your feet for an entire shift
• Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

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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