Case Packer - Bethlehem, PA (PARENT)

The Hershey Company • Bethlehem, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Case Packer supports production through picking, packing, assembly, sorting, verification, and quality control. The role involves hand-packaging food in displays or boxes to prepare shipments for delivery and sale, while following applicable safety and quality guidelines. Case Packers also perform duties assigned by management and plant leadership.

The position is based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It offers 8-hour weekday shifts: first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., or third shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Starting pay is $22.15 per hour, with a $3-per-hour differential for second and third shifts. Pay is biweekly, and overtime may be available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Knowledge of safety and quality regulations and procedures in a food manufacturing facility.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect products and manually pack product bags into boxes for shipment.
• Weigh, record, and move totes of scrap popcorn to the trash.
• Rework products as needed.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time, including first-case verifications and changeover or sanitation paperwork.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Follow company safety, environmental, quality, and housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Perform shutdown, startup, and changeover procedures.
• Build displays, fold boxes on and off the production line, pack popcorn bags into boxes, and place popcorn bags onto displays.
• Keep the work area clean and tidy, including sweeping and cleaning during downtime.
• Follow the direction of plant leadership.
• Work collaboratively and adhere to established processes and procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, starting on day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
• Paid time off.
• Potential overtime.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED