Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate - Lawrence, KS

The Hershey Company•Lawrence, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate is responsible for staging, loading, and unloading finished product and raw materials as well as, stocking and maintaining warehouse inventory.

Requirements

Forklift certification
M.H.E. Certification
Ability to read, write and comprehend English
Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required
Computer and Data Entry skills required
Shipping and Receiving entry experience
High school diploma or GED
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required

Nice To Haves

Previous forklift experience- Sit down (2 years preferred)

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 using scanners and inventory programs
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 inventory programs 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
Accurate and timely 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