Overnight Forklift Operator & Warehouse Specialist

Hershey Company; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus $500

Job summary

The Hershey Company – Dot’s Pretzels facility in Lenexa, KS is hiring a Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate for the D shift (nights). This role moves materials, verifies receipts, and prepares orders for pickup, ensuring safety and quality standards.

Evening hours are 5pm–5am on a 12-hour shift with overtime potential and a comprehensive benefits package. Starting pay is $21.65/hr with a $2/hr night differential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certified forklift operator required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand for an entire shift.
• Must have valid work authorization in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Move materials for daily operation with production plant.
• Pick the right product from inventory and packaging using the correct material.
• Prepare product orders to meet pick-up demands.
• Physically prepare and load all freight orders for pickup.
• Document receipts and verify accuracy of packing slips.
• Ensure all products entering or leaving meet quality standards.
• Coordinate with Plant Operations and Shipping to meet order timelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Hershey Company – Dot’s Pretzels facility in Lenexa, KS is hiring a Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate for the D shift (nights). This role moves materials, verifies receipts, and prepares orders for pickup, ensuring safety and quality standards.

Evening hours are 5pm–5am on a 12-hour shift with overtime potential and a comprehensive benefits package. Starting pay is $21.65/hr with a $2/hr night differential.