Material Handler - Whitestown, IN

The Hershey Company

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Hershey Salty Snacks Company, we make brands that people love. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet, salty or a tasty twist of both, we offer a number of snacks to meet your needs. With our most recent acquisition, we are excited to be able to continue to deliver more Salty options, including Skinny Pop. Behind each moment of goodness is a diverse team focused on being part of something bigger. Come be a part of our dynamic team in Whitestown, IN as a Material Handler! The Material Handler will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a forklift and other PIT to transport raw materials and finished products throughout the plant, while ensuring accurate inventory records of all moves in compliance with FEFO.

Requirements

Previous experience with AS400, SAP, and Visitrak
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience operating a industrial powered trucks, primarily sit-down forklifts in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
Proficiency of the English language (read, write, and speak English)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
Flexibility to work overtime or on weekends as needed.
Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards related to forklift operations.
Willing to learn new systems and work with the team on continuous improvement ideas

Responsibilities

Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials and finished products throughout the plant.
Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items and works with other team members to ensure team moves materials in FEFO order, onto and off trucks, ready for shipments, loads and unloads docks and moves product into staging areas.
Load and unload trucks using a forklift.
Keep accurate inventory records and update the computer system with all material movement.
Properly tagging of all finished goods as they are produced and moving to the Warehouse staging areas.
Perform routine maintenance checks on forklift equipment to ensure proper functioning and report any issues to the maintenance team.
Follow all safety guidelines and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate material movement and ensure production timelines are met.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, including the forklift and storage areas.
Assist with other tasks as assigned by plant management.