Forklift OperatorWarehouse Associate - C crew - Nights - Lawrence, KS

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 Receive material in from vendors, customers, or other warehouses accurately and promptly using scanners and inventory programs Verify the quantity, lot, and description of materials received by checking against the packing list and/or Bill of Lading (report/record any discrepancies) Perform all necessary inspections and verifications Correctly attach identifying tag or labels to materials as needed Safely and accurately place materials on shelves, in racks, or other designated storage areas to maintain the identity of preserved food, FIFO picking philosophy, and orderliness Make all necessary transactions within inventory programs to ensure inventory accuracy and lot control is always maintained Comprehend the reading of shipping & receiving documents, gauges, schedules, and dispatches Accurate and timely staging of finished goods and raw materials Accurate and timely loading of materials onto containers, trailers, vans, and/or cars Move materials in and out of storage safely and without damage Check shipping documents for accuracy prior to making copies for the driver Clean and maintain work area per the daily checklist and master sanitation schedule (MSS). Provide on-the-job training to new employees Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Forklift certification, M.H.E. Certification Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to read, write and comprehend English Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required Computer and Data Entry skills required Shipping and Receiving entry experience High school diploma or GED Previous forklift experience- Sit down (2 years preferred) Manual dexterity required for operating machinery Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required 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. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email. To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to [email protected]. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.