Machine Operator - B shift - Lenexa, 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: Lenexa, Kansas We are mixing up something new in Lenexa, 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 a part of our team in the Lenexa, KS location!   Pay:

Starting at $23.25/hr   Up to $1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment  Overtime Potential!

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

Day shifts available 12-hour shifts: B shift -  1st week: Wed - Sat; 2nd week: Thurs - Sat, (5 am-5 pm) The schedule assignment is determined by plant needs and confirmed during the interview.

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

Candidates are required to take and pass an online pre-hire assessment  Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a phone screen. Post-Offer Background Check required Drug Screen required

Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the Machine Operator is to ensure the proper operation of the automated mixing, baking, packaging, and palletizing equipment. Ensure material and finished product is meeting all quality standards while maintaining good practice in regard to safety, sanitation, and productivity. This individual must strive for continuous improvement of the equipment to maximize operating performance and minimize waste and downtime. This person also plays a critical role in the maintenance and upkeep of the equipment to report issues. The machine operator will also be known as the site expert on shift to maintain programs and train backups.   Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations Create, maintain, update, and follow all machine SOPs and SSOPs to keep consistent quality Support all standards of safety, quality, sanitation, and productivity Complete all daily setup, changeover, and shutdown of equipment in a timely manner Visually inspect product quality on a consistent basis Recognize and pull inadequate products off the line Continuously improving to maximize performance of the machine Create and manage all machine program recipes and adjust as needed Minimize equipment downtime and aim for high efficiency and speed of operation Minimize waste in the areas of spillage or giveaway Hit and exceed daily targets set forth Maintain good documentation on traceability of the materials used and the product made Communicate with teammates on the front end and back end of equipment to meet expectations Assist with production line on the front end or back end whenever needed Troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve for continuous operation with minimal downtime See through the completion