Job Details
Location: Lenexa, KS
At Dot's Pretzels, 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 atDot's Pretzels is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. For the past ten years, we have worked hard to make great products for our customers and build a strong team. Recently brought under the Hershey brand, Dot's Pretzels is experiencing an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to come be a part of our team in the Lenexa, KS location.
Pay:
- Starting at $19.10/hr
- Shift differential of $2/hr 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:
--- Night shifts available- 12 hr shifts.
--- Schedule assignment is determined by plant needs and confirmed during an interview.
Candidate Process:
Please note-communications will be through phone, email and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email
Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview
Post-Offer Background Check required
Drug Screen required
Summary:
This person will work on our Dot's Pretzels production team. Our facility is a fast-paced factory environment. There are two departments that this position will work in, our mixing and packaging departments. This person will need to be able to accurately package and store food products, mix and bake food products, maintain a clean work area, following all health and safety regulations, and other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Follow all SOPs and SSOPs to keep consistent product quality
Follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations
Hit and exceed daily packaging targets
Operate processing or packaging equipment as assigned
Perform various checks to include metal detector, date code and weight systems checks
Observe safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and good housekeeping practices
Complete quality checks and associated daily production paperwork
Ensure that all documentation is filled out accurately at each step of the process
Clean, inspect and lubricate equipment as part of our Autonomous Maintenance program
Record inventory counts of bags processed
Ensure that finished product is stored correctly
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire
Ability to multitask and communicate effectively.
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.
Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a manufacturing/food manufacturing environment including the following: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Autonomous/Preventative Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Warehouse Management Systems such as SAP/LPR.
Physical Demands:
Lift up to 50 lbs, with or without accommodation
Work around operating equipment, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, bend and climb ladders
Work in variable temperatures (60-100 degrees Fahrenheit)
Walking and standing for the majority of the shift
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 (...@hersheys.com).