Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate - B Crew - Lawrence, KS

Location: Lawrence, KS

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 Dots 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 Dots 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:

12hr day shift available; 2-2-3 schedule, every other weekend off

B crew: (6am-6pm: working 4 days one week: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat , and 3 days the next week: Sun, Wed, Sat)

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

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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