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The Hershey Company

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator - Lenexa, KS

The Hershey Company, Lenexa, Kansas, United States

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Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator - Lenexa, KS Location: Lenexa, Kansas We are mixing up something new in Lenexa, KS. 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 the Lenexa, KS location.

Pay:

Starting at $20.75/hr

Shift differential of $2/hr for overnight shifts

Up to $1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment

Overtime Potential!

Total Rewards:

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)

Starting Day 1!

401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus of $500, when eligible

Shifts:

12-hour shifts:

C shift (5pm-5am) 1st week: Sun-Tues; 2nd week: Sun-Wed

Schedule assignment is determined by plant needs and confirmed during an interview.

Candidate Process:

Qualified applicants will be contacted by a recruiter to schedule a phone screen

Post-Offer Background Check required

Drug Screen required

Job Summary: The Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring all materials entering and exiting the building are accurate and of high quality. This position will ensure that things are set up and organized, as well as overseeing daily operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations

Fill out all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner

Prepare product orders to meet pick-up demands

Create accurate shipping labels and packing slips

Pick the right product from inventory and packaging using the correct material

Physically prepare and load all freight orders for pickup

Properly document receipts of incoming materials, checking packing slips for accuracy

Ensure that all product entering or leaving the building meets quality standards

Coordinate with Operations and Shipping to ensure order timelines are met.

Receive all incoming orders and store in racking

Organize material storage in the warehouse to prevent clutter

Work with processing and packaging to provide their necessary materials for daily operation

Conduct inventory reconciliation on a daily basis

Keep physical track of inventory

Maintain clean and orderly work area

Assist in areas of production as needed

Represent self and company in a professional and positive manner

Attend required company meetings and training and participate in constructive discussion

Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook

Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set

Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service

Perform all other duties assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner

Use personal protective equipment as required

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED

Certified forklift operator required; use of stand up is preferred

Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment

Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively

Ability to bend, twist, and stand on your feet for an entire shift

Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures.

Experience with S4 and VisiTrak systems is preferred

Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

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.

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