Packaging Coordinator - Plymouth, IN

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

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Packaging Coordinator - Plymouth, IN

Posted Date: Aug 21, 2026

Requisition Number: 129779

Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey's enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally— is part of how we do business every day.

We are mixing up something new inPlymouth, IN. 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 a part of our team in thePlymouth, INlocation.

Pay:

Starting at $21.16/hr

Overnight shift has $1.00/hr shift differential

Bi-weekly pay

Total Rewards:

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time off

Shifts:

Day and Night shifts available

12-hour shifts: (6am-6pm or 6pm-6am)

• 2-2-3 schedule: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off rotation.Working 3-4 days/week

Candidate Process:

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

Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview

Post Offer background check,drug screen and physical examrequired

Summary:

This position is responsible for safely and effectively setting up and maintaining the packaging areas.

Essential Functions/Duties and 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

Understanding 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

Minimum 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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee must be in good physical condition to perform the tasks assigned:

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Able to lift with both hands and lift overhead with both hands.

Stand, walk, climb, and reach with both hands and arms, bend and twist.

Agility of both hands and all fingers to push, pull, grasp, touch and feel.

Visual acuity and hand/eye coordination.

Talk/communicate and hear.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work environment conditions may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, side shields, steel toe or composite toe shoes, hearing protectors and hair nets.

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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