Material Handler - Whitestown, IN

The Hershey Company; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 33,280 - 41,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & V

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Bi-weekly Pay

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Whitestown, IN seeks a Material Handler responsible for safe forklift operation and accurate material movement across the plant. You will support FEFO inventory control and ensure timely loading and unloading for shipments.

Candidates should have 1–2 years forklift experience, familiarity with AS400/SAP/Visitrak, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Bi-weekly pay, health benefits, and 401(k) are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years forklift experience in a warehouse/manufacturing setting.
• Experience with AS400, SAP and Visitrak.
• Proficiency in English (read, write, speak).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials and finished products throughout the plant.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery and coordinate material moves in FEFO order.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift.
• Keep accurate inventory records and update the computer system with all material movement.
• Tag finished goods as produced and move to warehouse staging areas.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on forklift equipment.
• Follow safety guidelines to prevent accidents.
• Communicate with team members to coordinate material movement and meet production timelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by plant management.

Skills

English proficiency

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS400

SAP

Visitrak

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.

Location: Whitestown, IN

About the Company

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 Whitestown, IN as a Material Handler!

Pay & Benefits

Pay

• Bi-weekly Pay

Total Rewards

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

Shifts & Schedule

• Orientation Week: provided prior to start date
• Schedule: 2-2-2 schedule
• 12-hour shifts
• Day Shift: 5:45AM to 6:00PM
• Night Shift: 5:45PM to 6:00AM

Candidate Process

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

• Qualified candidates will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview
• Post offer background, physical and drug screen required

Job Summary

The Material Handler will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a forklift and other PIT to transport raw materials and finished products throughout the plant, while ensuring accurate inventory records of all moves in compliance with FEFO.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials and finished products throughout the plant.
• Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items and works with other team members to ensure team moves materials in FEFO order, onto and off trucks, ready for shipments, loads and unloads docks and moves product into staging areas.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift.
• Keep accurate inventory records and update the computer system with all material movement.
• Properly tagging of all finished goods as they are produced and moving to the Warehouse staging areas.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on forklift equipment to ensure proper functioning and report any issues to the maintenance team.
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate material movement and ensure production timelines are met.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including the forklift and storage areas.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by plant management.

Requirements

• Previous experience with AS400, SAP, and Visitrak
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience operating an industrial powered truck, primarily sit‑down forklifts in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Proficiency of the English language (read, write, and speak English)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, physically demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Flexibility to work overtime or on weekends as needed.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards related to forklift operations.
• Willing to learn new systems and work with the team on continuous improvement ideas.

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 contact the HR Service Center ([e-mail]).

Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis