Operator Yard Tractor - Bluffton, IN

The Hershey Company•Bluffton, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator Yard Tractor is responsible for shuttling trailers to and from satellite warehouses, moving trailers around the property lot, and tracking trailer locations at The Hershey Company’s Bluffton, Indiana location. The role includes operating a yard tractor and other material handling equipment, completing safety checks and inspections, maintaining food safety and inventory accuracy, and communicating with customers, drivers, dispatchers, and incoming crew members. This position offers a day shift schedule of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., working three to four days per week on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Pay is weekly. Eligible candidates may receive a $500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Class A CDL in good standing and maintained as required under DOT.
Forklift certification, Yard Tractor Certification, and M.H.E. Certification.
Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills; must pass the math skills test.
Manual dexterity required to operate machinery.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds; work involves frequent lifting of materials and products weighing up to 40 pounds.
Use required machinery-operation safety equipment, including eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and hard hats; loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a yard tractor while maneuvering trailers on the property lot.
Safely operate material handling equipment and complete required safety checks before operating it.
Maintain food safety awareness and promptly report any issues to management.
Follow Hershey and SQF policies and procedures.
Perform required inspections and verifications.
Attach identifying tags or labels to materials as needed.
Enter transactions in S4 Hana to maintain inventory accuracy and lot control; complete data entry in S4 Hana and databases.
Move materials into and out of storage safely and without damage.
Generate required shipping documents using S4 Hana.
Communicate with customers, drivers, dispatchers, and others at the window or by phone, and coordinate with the oncoming crew to ensure a smooth transition.