Forklift OperatorWarehouse Associate - C crew - Nights - Lawrence, KS

The Hershey Company • Lawrence, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate is responsible for staging, loading, and unloading finished products and raw materials, as well as stocking and maintaining warehouse inventory. The role supports safe, accurate warehouse operations and inventory control at The Hershey Company’s Lawrence, Kansas location, including its Dot’s Pretzels operation. The position works the C Crew overnight schedule: 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, with every other weekend off.

Requirements

• Forklift certification and material handling equipment (M.H.E.) certification.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Computer and data-entry skills.
• Shipping and receiving entry experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity required to operate machinery.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of previous sit-down forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate material handling equipment and complete required safety checks before operating.
• Maintain food safety awareness and promptly report issues to management.
• Receive materials from vendors, customers, or other warehouses accurately and promptly using scanners and inventory programs.
• Verify received material quantities, lots, and descriptions against packing lists or bills of lading, and report or record discrepancies.
• Perform required inspections and verifications.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials as needed.
• Place materials safely and accurately in shelves, racks, or designated storage areas, preserving product identity, FIFO picking practices, and orderliness.
• Complete inventory program transactions to maintain accurate inventory and lot control.
• Read and understand shipping and receiving documents, gauges, schedules, and dispatches.
• Stage finished goods and raw materials accurately and on time.
• Load materials accurately and on time onto containers, trailers, vans, or cars.
• Move materials into and out of storage safely and without damage.
• Check shipping documents for accuracy before making copies for the driver.
• Clean and maintain the work area according to the daily checklist and master sanitation schedule.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• $2 per hour shift differential for overnight shifts.
• $1 per hour pay increase after six months of good-standing employment.

What This Job Offers

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