Warehouse Operator - Robinson

Job Location: Robinson, IL (US)

Position Type: Hourly

Anticipated Start Date: June 3rd, 2024 or June 24th, 2024

Pay

Starting Payrate: $25.12/hrGreat Overtime Potential!Bi-Weekly Paychecks!

Total Rewards

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)—Starting DAY 1!401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company matchHershey Stock Purchase ProgramTuition ReimbursementLife Insurance and Short-Term DisabilityCareer Advancement Opportunities

Shifts: We ask that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime and holidays

Schedule assignment upon hire is determined by plant needs. You will be assigned to the Continuous Operations Schedule (COS).

Dupont Schedule:Rotation of 2-2-3 days on/off, with every other weekend off, 12 hour shifts.

Candidate Process

Qualified applicants will receive an email to schedule for an interview (ensure you have access to a valid email).Post-Offer Drug Screen and Background Check required*Valid ID required

Job Description

Come Make More Moments of Goodness with us as a Warehouse Operator!

The Hershey Company Robinson plant is a non-union plant producing products such as PayDay, Heath, Skor, Milk Duds, Whoppers, and Reese’s Pieces,

In this role, you will work to maintain our highest quality of food safety standards, sanitation standards, and be responsible for completing daily production paperwork.

For consideration for this position, please review this posting, apply online, provide an up-to-date resume, or complete the employment history of the application.

By applying, you are confirming that you have read, comprehend, and meet all minimum qualifications for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operate forklift equipment as assignedMonitor overall product quality, complete required checks as well as associated daily production paperworkClean and inspect equipmentFollow safety proceduresFollow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Follow good housekeeping practices

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of ageMust possess a High School diploma/GEDMust be able to read, write, and speak EnglishMust be flexible to work any shift - 1st / 2nd / 3rd as well as 12-hour shiftsMust be available to work overtime, weekends and holidaysMust be able to lift up to 50 lbsMust be authorized to work in the United StatesMust have basic computer skillsWarehouse experienceForklift certified/push-pullNo previous incidents of having forklift license/certification revoked, removed, suspended, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years’ experience operating a forklift is preferredForklift certification/push-pullExperience in a manufacturing / food manufacturing environment is preferredExperience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) / Standard Operating Procedures related to appropriate uniforms, gloves, shoes, hair nets, etc. is preferred

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Loading and receiving goods from trucks and moving them to and from storage areasOperate Case Sealer/RobotRefill/Supply production lines with needed goods to maintain operationsPerforming daily equipment checks such as recharging the battery and performing pre-trip inspectionExamine products to verify conformance to quality standardsAbility to follow directions effectivelyAbility to work independently within a team environmentClose attention to detailExcellent attendanceStrong work ethic

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbsRegularly required to work around operating equipment, stand, reach, pull, stoop and bendRepetitive use of hands, wrists, and forearms for certain job tasks

Working Conditions

Work will be performed within a manufacturing facilityThe use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to include but not limited to safety toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, bump caps, hair and beard nets, and glovesWearing company issued uniforms is a requirement