Operator Yard Tractor - Bluffton, IN

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: Bluffton, IN

We are mixing up something new in Bluffton, IN. 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 Bluffton, IN location.

 

Pay:

• Weekly pay
• $500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
  
  

 

Total Rewards:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) starting day 30
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• $1000 referral bonus
• Paid Time off
  
  

 

Shifts:

• Night shifts available
• 12-hour shift (7pm-7am) 
• Working 3-4 days/week (One week: Sun, Wed, Thurs Next week: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat). This is a 2-2-3 schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off rotation)
  
  

 

Job Summary:

Responsible for shuttling trailers to and from satellite warehouse(s), moving trailers around the property lot, and tracking trailer locations.

 

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate Yard Tractor while maneuvering trailers on the property lot.
• Safely operate all Material Handling Equipment and perform the necessary safety checks prior to operating. 
• Always maintain food safety awareness and immediately report any issues to management.
• Operate within the guidelines of all Hershey and SQF policies and procedures.
• Perform all necessary inspections and verifications.
• Correctly attach identifying tags or labels to materials as needed.
• Make all transactions within S4 Hana to ensure inventory accuracy and lot control are always maintained. Comprehend data entry into S4 Hana and databases.
• Move materials in and out of storage safely and without damage
• Generate all necessary shipping documents via S4 Hana
• Communicate to customers, drivers, dispatchers, etc., at the window or by phone and with oncoming crew to ensure a smooth transition.
  
  

 

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: 

• Class A CDL in good standing and maintained as required under DOT
• Forklift certification, Yard Tractor Certification, M.H.E. Certification.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills are required (must pass the Math skills test).
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds is required. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and products up to 40 pounds.
• Machinery operation requires using safety equipment including but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
  
  

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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