Warehouse Operator- Bluffton Plant

Hershey Company; Bluffton (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the snack foods industry is seeking a Warehouse Operator for their Bluffton, IN plant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for staging and loading products, and maintaining inventory while ensuring safety and quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity with a competitive starting pay and benefits including bonuses and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

$500 attendance bonus every quarter

Earned paid day off

$1000 referral bonus

Weekly pay

$500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

Qualifications

• Basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic are necessary.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds needed.

Responsibilities

• Stage, load, and unload finished products and raw materials.
• Safely operate Material Handling Equipment.
• Perform necessary inspections and verifications.

Skills

Basic reading

Writing

Arithmetic skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Warehouse Operator- Bluffton Plant

Posted Date: May 28, 2025

Requisition Number: 125508

We are mixing up something new in Bluffton, 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 come be a part of our team in the Bluffton, IN location.

Pay:

• Starting at $20.01/hr, overnight shift has $.85/hr shift differential
• Weekly pay
• $500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

Total Rewards:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• $500 attendance bonus every quarter and an earned paid day off.
• $1000 referral bonus
• Paid Time off

Shifts:

• 12 hour shift (7am-7pm)
• Working 3-4 days/week (One week: Sun, Wed, ThursNext week:Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat). This is a 2-2-3 schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off rotation)

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 assessment required

Job Summary

Responsible for staging, loading, and unloading finished product and raw materials as well as, stocking and maintaining warehouse inventory.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate all Material Handling Equipment and perform the necessary safety checks prior to operating
• Always maintain food safety awareness and immediately report any issues to management
• Receive material in from vendors, customers, or other warehouses accurately and promptly
• Verify the quantity, lot, and description of materials received by checking against the packing list and/or Bill of Lading (report/record any discrepancies)
• Perform all necessary inspections and verifications
• Correctly attach identifying tag or labels to materials as needed
• Safely and accurately place materials on shelves, in racks, or other designated storage areas to maintain the identity of preserved food, FIFO picking philosophy, and orderliness
• Make all necessary transactions within S4 Hana to ensure inventory accuracy and lot control is always maintained
• Comprehend the reading of shipping & receiving documents, gauges, schedules, and dispatches
• Accurate and timely staging of finished goods and raw materials andloading of materials onto containers, trailers, vans, and/or cars
• Move materials in and out of storage safely and without damage
• Clean and maintain work area per the daily checklist and master sanitation schedule (MSS).
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required
• High school diploma or GED
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required