Location: Lawrence, KS

We are mixing up something new in Lawrence, KS. This is an exciting time to join our team. Pretzels, Inc just joined Hershey Salty Snacks and we are looking to grow. We are hiring for forklift drivers. Previous experience required.

We have over 40 years of experience in making pretzels and delivering high quality snacks to consumers.

Pay:

• Starting at $22.50/hr, overnight shift has $1/hr shift differential
• Pay increase to $24.50/hr after 180 days

Total Rewards:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) Starting Day 1
• 401(k) Retirement Plan- with generous company match
• Paid Time off

Shifts:

• Training will begin in June, during the day
• Move to shift in July, starting with 4 days on and 3 days off
• Day and Night shifts available
• 12 hours shifts, 6am- 6pm or 6pm-6am

Candidate Process:

Please note- communication will be through phone, email, and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email address

• Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview
• Post Offer Background Check, Drug screen, and Physical required

SCOPE:

This position will report to the Production Supervisor and be responsible for maintaining production operations and standards within their Department including continuous improvement of operating results by meeting schedules, controlling costs, and inventory. Coordinates activities concerned with the production of company products by performing the following duties.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews, develops, and implements methods, SOP’s, and reports to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Communicates with supervisor to establish production and quality control standards, obtains data regarding quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Promotes a team atmosphere, takes pride in workmanship, must be self motivated, and provides timely and accurate work.
• Communicates with associates on shift on an ongoing basis about the status of the shift
• Follow all SOPs for production, shipping and receiving and sanitation
• Monitor and assist Lead Supervisor with the following administrative activities
  • Pre-shift inspections
  • Shift reporting
  • Attendance tracking
• Trains to fill in for some or all of other key positions on the shift. eg. PMO, PC, Baker,.
• Fills in for supervisors on same or other shifts when they are absent. In that capacity, temporarily assumes all responsibilities of supervisor except disciplinary.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED
• 6 to 12 months related experience and/or training
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Ability to lead employees in a fast-paced production atmosphere
• Good time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Familiar with MS office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be in good physical condition to perform the tasks assigned. The employee must lift, carry or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to stand, climb, walk, and reach with both hands and arms, bend and twist. The employee must be able to demonstrate agility of both hands and all fingers to push, pull, grasp, climb, touch and feel. The employee must be able to lift with both hands and lift overhead with both hands. The employee must demonstrate good visual acuity and hand/eye coordination. Must be able to talk/communicate and hear.

Work environment conditions may require/recommended the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, side shields, steel toe or composite toe shoes, hearing protection and hair/beard nets.

ONE Brands, a division of The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of ONE Brands is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

ONE Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans

If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).