Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate

The Hershey Company•Lenexa, KS

1d•$22

About The Position

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 at Dot’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 become a part of our team in the Lenexa, KS location. The Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate will be responsible for moving materials and ensuring all materials entering and exiting the building are accurately accounted for.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Certified forklift operator required
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repetitively
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.
Good communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

Responsibilities

Work with production plant to provide their necessary materials for daily operation
Pick the right product from inventory and packaging using the correct material
Fill out all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
Prepare product orders to meet pick-up demands
Physically prepare and load all freight orders for pickup
Properly document receipts of incoming materials, checking packing slips for accuracy
Ensure that all products entering or leaving the building meets quality standards
Coordinate with Plant Operations and Shipping to ensure order timelines are met.
Receive all incoming orders and store in racking
Organize material storage in the warehouse to prevent clutter
Utilize time to set up and organize for next day orders and production
Conduct inventory reconciliation on a daily basis
Keep physical track of inventory
Maintain clean and orderly work area
Follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations
Assist in areas of production as needed
Other duties as assigned
Be a self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with other personnel and management
Represent self and company in a professional and positive manner
Attend required company meetings and training and participate in constructive discussion
Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook
Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of Dot’s Pretzels
Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set
Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner