Packaging Machine Operator - Bluffton Plant

The Hershey Company • Bluffton, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are mixing up something new in Bluffton, IN. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest quality of 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 become a part of our team in the Bluffton, IN location.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and metric to SAE conversions – mm to inches, grams to ounces
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form
• Have a clear understanding of how to safely operate packaging machinery

Responsibilities

• Ensure all bags are running correct weights
• Ensure all bags are in registration, both in cutoff and side to side registration
• Ensure all bags are code-dated properly with both price and date legible and in proper position on face of bag
• Ensure bags are sealed properly and that bag appearance is acceptable
• Add/remove air from bags and ensure proper air fill
• Change knife blades
• Change bag speed in packaging machines and weighers and ensure running rates based on lead label
• Keep machines clean and area under and around the machine clean and help sweep packing area
• Weigh defected film, record defect and place film in defective area provided
• Keep infeeds, dispersion table, scales, etc, free from buildup
• Perform hourly metal detector checks as required. Report any metal detector findings, false activations, or other concerns to management immediately and help with investigation
• Ensure all paperwork is completed (film verifications, sanitation and 5S paperwork, etc.)
• Complete all required trainings, including Alchemy
• Communicate with all team members, including bakers, leads, packers, PMO’s, QC, PC, maintenance, and supervisors
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) starting day 30
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time off

What This Job Offers

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