Packaging Coordinator: 12-Hour Shifts, PTO & 401(k)

Hershey Company; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time off

Shifts: Day/Night 12-hour

Job summary

The Hershey Company is hiring a Packaging Coordinator for the Plymouth, IN site to safely set up and maintain packaging areas. Starting pay is $21.16 per hour with a $1.00/hr overnight differential and bi-weekly pay.

This role requires adherence to GMPs, daily SSOP checks, and effective communication across shifts. The position offers day and night 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm or 6pm-6am) with a 2-2-3 schedule and 401(k) plus PTO as part of total rewards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1-month related experience or training.
• Proficiency of the English language (read, write, and speak English).
• Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization.
• Basic math skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and be able to pass math test.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Pretzel's GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Maintain the Daily Cleaning Checklist SSOP compliance
• Set up and maintain the packaging area safely and effectively
• Communicate accordingly with supervisors, PMO's and packers. Also communicate effectively with PC on previous or next shift.
• Review line sheets for changeovers, special labels, chep pallets, etc.
• Follow schedule priority according to line sheet
• Understand S4 Hana and use of job tracker
• Communicate changeover status (pounds left or cases left) with Supervisor, PMO, Baker, and QC
• Minimize and rework any overruns on shift. Communicate all overruns to Supervisor
• Print off lead labels and first case verifications (provide to packers for each sku ran) and order all supplies needed for the job
• Set up the job accordingly with boxes, labels, a scale, tape, and skids
• Refill the Zebra printers with labels and ribbon as needed
• Set up the tape machine
• Load job into computer for Zebra printer and verify with lead label
• Set up the bulk lines accordingly to lead label, color bags, boxes, etc.
• Understand and follow WIP procedure
• Assist quality with hold procedure as needed
• Ensure no damaged cases leave packaging room; assist with repack as needed
• Pull finished product to the wrapper or to the warehouse staging area
• Ensure all skids have correct LP
• Wrap skids and place them in the holding area until they are license plated
• Print license plates and apply accordingly
• Continually work on housekeeping
• Follow all safety rules and policies, general work rules and policies
• Complete all required trainings, including Alchemy, timely
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

English language proficiency

Basic math skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Hershey Company is hiring a Packaging Coordinator for the Plymouth, IN site to safely set up and maintain packaging areas. Starting pay is $21.16 per hour with a $1.00/hr overnight differential and bi-weekly pay.

This role requires adherence to GMPs, daily SSOP checks, and effective communication across shifts. The position offers day and night 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm or 6pm-6am) with a 2-2-3 schedule and 401(k) plus PTO as part of total rewards.