Production Lead - B crew (Days) - Lawrence, KS

Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

Location: Lawrence, Kansas

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

Please attach a resume with your application to be considered for this position.

Pay:

• Starting pay is $26.50/hr
• Overtime Potential!

Total Rewards:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)— Starting Day 1!
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match

• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus of $500, when eligible

Shifts:

• 2-2-3 schedule with e/o weekend off: 12-hour rotating schedule.

  B Crew : (6a-6p): 4 days one week: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, and 3 days the following week: Sun, Wed, Thurs

• Schedule assignment is determined by plant needs and confirmed during an interview.

Candidate Process:

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

• Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a phone screen.
• Post-Offer Background Check required
• Drug Screen required

Job Summary:

The lead position is an hourly position in a fast-paced production environment. The position is responsible for maintaining a team environment, tracking accurate packaging and mixing storage of food products, cleaning the work area, following all health and safety regulations, and other assigned duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees production area in the absence of Production Supervisor.
• Observes and adjusts product flow and process flow to ensure that production standards are met.
• Check quality and identify any damaged or defective product.
• Evaluate quality of ingredients and finished product.
• Coordinate and manage staff and other resources to meet production deadlines and standards.
• Assist with employee schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels to complete production goals.
• Relieve operators and other employees when needed.
• Train and monitor all shift employees to ensure that proper production, GMP’s and Safety guidelines are followed.
• Complete special projects as assigned with the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.
• Make decisions and react quickly to problems.
• Lead and give direction to employees in the plant.
• Complete all reports and turn in all paperwork in a timely manner daily.
• Attend all safety meetings and follows proper safety procedures
• Follow all good manufacturing practices as set up by the company policy.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates accountability for his/her own performance.
• Strong understanding of production equipment processes, understanding of plant GMP’s and Safety guidelines.
• Treat others with respect in all circumstances.
• Enjoys making a significant contribution to the overall team.
• Develops the greatest possible trust in our Company based on how he/she conducts his/herself each and every day.
• Demonstrates the utmost in character and integrity in everything he/she does.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate verbally, in front of small to large groups, and in writing.
• Have the ability to creatively apply experience, and common sense for processes and training.
• Must be willing to train and drive a forklift.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED

• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively.
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand on your feet for an entire shift
• Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures.
• Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company 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.


The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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