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The Hershey Company

Packaging Machine Operator - Plymouth, IN

The Hershey Company, Plymouth, Indiana, United States, 46563

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Location:

Plymouth, IN

We are mixing up something new in Plymouth, 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 the Plymouth, IN location.

Pay

Starting at $21.50/hr – Night shift has $1 dollar differential.

Bi-weekly pay

$500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

Total Rewards

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) starting day 1

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time off

Shifts

Day & Night shifts available

12-hour shifts (6 AM - 6 PM) or (6PM - 6AM)

Plant operates on various schedules determined by candidate preference and plant needs:

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 (One week: Sun, Wed, Thurs; Next week: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat).

Candidate Process

Candidates are required to take and pass an online pre-hire assessment.

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

Post Offer background check and drug screen required.

Summary As a Packaging Machine Operator (PMO), you'll be responsible for setting up, overseeing, and maintaining the packaging machines to ensure proper quality and packaging of the finished product. This includes housekeeping, assisting other PMO’s and Supervisors to run the department efficiently and effectively, and completing sanitation duties. Assist in troubleshooting, training, and basic maintenance tasks.

Duties And Responsibilities

Follow company GMPs.

Check gram weight on Ishida operation terminal.

Clear weigher faults.

Keep all formers and film off the floor.

Empty machines when shutting down.

Operate video jet printers and change printer ribbon when needed.

Perform timely changeovers.

Tear down and set up machine.

Operate fastback systems, weighers, and packing equipment.

Ensure all required paperwork is completed.

Ensure all bags are running correct weights.

Ensure all bags are in registration, both in cutoff and side to side registration.

Ensure all bags are code-dated properly with both price and date legible and in proper position on face of bag.

Ensure bags are sealed properly and that bag appearance is acceptable.

Add/remove air from bags and ensure proper air fill.

Change knife blades.

Change bag speed in packaging machines and weighers and ensure running rates based on lead label.

Keep machines clean and area under and around the machine clean and help sweep packing area.

Weigh defected film, record defect and place film in defective area provided.

Keep in feeds, dispersion table, scales, etc, free from buildup.

Perform hourly metal detector checks as required. Report any metal detector findings, false activations, or other concerns to management immediately and help with investigation.

Ensure all paperwork is completed (film verifications, sanitation and 5S paperwork, etc.).

Complete all required trainings.

Communicate with all team members, including bakers, leads, packers, PMO’s, QC, PC, maintenance, and supervisors.

All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Follow all safety and general work rules and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED.

Ability to read, write and comprehend English.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and metric to SAE conversions – mm to inches, grams to ounces.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.

Must pass FSQS 1.4.21 PMO Skills and Knowledge Assessment test and FSQS PMO Training qualification checklist.

Have a clear understanding of how to safely operate packaging machinery and utilize hand tools and equipment.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member 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. While performing the duties of this job, the team member must be in good physical condition to perform the tasks assigned. The team member must lift, carry or move up to 50 pounds. The team member is required to stand, walk, crouch, climb, bend, twist, and reach with both hands and arms. The team member must be able to demonstrate agility of both hands and all fingers to push, pull, grasp, touch and feel. The team member must be able to lift with both hands and lift overhead with both hands. The team member must demonstrate good visual acuity and hand/eye coordination. Candidates must be able to talk/communicate and hear and be comfortable with a moderate to loud working environment. Work environment conditions may require/recommended the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, side shields, steel toe or composite toe shoes, hearing protection and hair/beard nets in compliance with GMP rules.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Information Technology

Industries Manufacturing

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