Manufacturing Administrative Assistant - Edgerton, KS

Hershey Company; Edgerton (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Edgerton, KS is hiring for a shift coordination role supporting shift supervisors and production teams. You will ensure timely paperwork, compliance, and daily shift activities while maintaining accurate records and supporting safety initiatives. Qualifications include 1-2 years in manufacturing and proficiency with MS Office and SAP.

The role runs Monday through Friday, 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with a starting pay of $23.75/hr plus a $2/hr overnight differential and

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience in a progressive manufacturing setting desired
• Must be proficient in MS Office and SAP
• Knowledge of food GMPs and ability to follow procedures

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift paperwork, compliance, and daily shift activities
• Monitor overtime and communicate with shift supervision
• Enter SAP data including downtime and waste
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain training hours and timeclock data

Skills

MS Office

SAP

GMP knowledge

Confidentiality

Job description

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Posted Date: Aug 15, 2026

Requisition Number: 129243

We are mixing up something new in Edgerton, KS. 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 part of our team in the Edgerton, KS location.

Pay

• Starting at $23.75/hr
• Shift differential of $2/hr for overnight shifts
• Up to $1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment

Total Rewards

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

Shifts

• Monday - Friday; 10 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

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

Responsible for coordinating activities for the shift supervisors as it relates to shift paperwork, compliance, and daily shift activities by performing various duties.

Duties, Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Ensure all shift paperwork (production and quality related) is complete, accurate, and submitted on time. (Examples include first case verifications, attendance, sanitation documentation, & 5S daily check sheets)
• Check and document daily call-offs and inform supervision of this information
• Responsible for monitoring the weekly overtime requirements and review with shift supervision
• Post weekly overtime
• Assist employees with required computer-based training
• Provide administrative support to Supervisors and Trainers
• Assist with the organization and tracking of Contingent labor
• Assist with the daily tracking of KPI’s and Shift Variation Reports
• Responsible for compiling and submitting the daily end-of-shift report
• Enter all S4 SAP data including but not limited to, downtime and waste.
• Assist and/or lead Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Ensure WIP, Bulk, and Rework procedures are followed and assist in keeping areas organized and product is timely used or removed
• Assist with reviewing daily timeclock punches and monitor the training hours in SAP
• Manage the iPad, radio and knife sign in/out program
• Miscellaneous duties as needed which could include production floor help
• Assist Supervision with documentation related to events, employees, or any circumstance relevant to the shift
• Actively participate in plant safety initiatives, including the Safety Committee

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience in a progressive manufacturing setting desired

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of food GMP’s
• Must be proficient in MS Office
• Must be proficient in SAP
• Honesty, integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability and willingness to learn, understand, and follow documented work procedures
• Written communication must be presented clearly and effectively
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and train on procedures, policies, and other company documentation that is presented

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift 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.

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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