Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate - Lawrence, KS
The Hershey Company, Lawrence, KS, United States
We are mixing up something new in Lawrence, 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 come be a part of our team in the Lawrence, KS location.
Pay
Starting at $21.65/hr
$1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment
Total Rewards
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) Starting Day 1
401(k) Retirement Plan- with generous company match
Paid Time off
Shifts
2-2-3 schedule, every other weekend off (working 3 days one week: Sun, Wed, Thurs, and 4 days the next week: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat)
12hr day shift available (6am-6pm)
Candidate Process
Please note- communication will be through phone, email, and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email address.
Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a phone screen.
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 using scanners and inventory programs
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 inventory programs 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
Accurate and timely loading of materials onto containers, trailers, vans, and or cars
Move materials in and out of storage safely and without damage
Check shipping documents for accuracy prior to making copies for the driver
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
Qualifications
Forklift certification, M.H.E. Certification
Required Skills/Abilities
Ability to read, write and comprehend English
Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required
Computer and Data Entry skills required
Shipping and Receiving entry experience
High school diploma or GED
Previous forklift experience – Sit down (2 years preferred)
Manual dexterity required for operating machinery
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required
Company Equal Opportunity
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.
You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email.
To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include "Accommodation Needed" in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.
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Pay
Starting at $21.65/hr
$1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment
Total Rewards
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) Starting Day 1
401(k) Retirement Plan- with generous company match
Paid Time off
Shifts
2-2-3 schedule, every other weekend off (working 3 days one week: Sun, Wed, Thurs, and 4 days the next week: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat)
12hr day shift available (6am-6pm)
Candidate Process
Please note- communication will be through phone, email, and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email address.
Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a phone screen.
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 using scanners and inventory programs
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 inventory programs 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
Accurate and timely loading of materials onto containers, trailers, vans, and or cars
Move materials in and out of storage safely and without damage
Check shipping documents for accuracy prior to making copies for the driver
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
Qualifications
Forklift certification, M.H.E. Certification
Required Skills/Abilities
Ability to read, write and comprehend English
Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required
Computer and Data Entry skills required
Shipping and Receiving entry experience
High school diploma or GED
Previous forklift experience – Sit down (2 years preferred)
Manual dexterity required for operating machinery
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required
Company Equal Opportunity
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.
You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email.
To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include "Accommodation Needed" in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.
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