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The Hershey Company Forklift Driver- Lawrence Plant in Kansas
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 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 $19.75/hr * Shift differential of $2/hour for overnight shifts * Up to $1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment * Sign-on Bonus totaling $2,000 for eligible candidates * 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, Tues, Fri, Sat) * 12hr night shift available (6pm-6am) * 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 and drug screen 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 and 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 * 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 If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).