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Production Lead - 3rd Shift - Goodyear. AZ

Posted Date:  Oct 12, 2026
Requisition Number:  130749

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: Goodyear, AZ

 

We are mixing up something new in Goodyear, AZ! 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 at our Goodyear, AZ location!

 

Pay:

 

26.50/hr with $1.50 shift differential for 3rd shift 

 

Total Rewards:

 

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

 

Shifts: 

 

  • Night shifts available
  • 8-hour shifts - M-F, 10 pm - 6:30 am
  • 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 receive be contacted to schedule a phone screen 
  • Post-Offer Background Check required
  • Drug Screen required

 

Job Summary

 

The Production Lead is responsible for the training of employees, assisting supervisors, and providing supervision in the absence of a Production Supervisor.  

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Follow all SOPs and SSOPs to keep consistent product quality
  • Fill out all required paperwork accurately and timely
  • Lead and direct the team on the task to be met each day
  • Coach new hourly employees on important aspects of the business (quality, safety, sanitation, productivity)
  • Follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations
  • Maintain good attendance and set examples for the team to do the same
  • Setup the line and team for success each day and assist with production line as necessary
  • Achieve production targets
  • Ensure the team is working safely
  • Measure pretzels to go in correct bag sizes and ensure that weights, seals, and box counts are accurate and up to standard
  • Ensure that any equipment malfunction is immediately reported and fixed
  • Ensure the area is clean and sanitized correctly and up to standard at the end of each shift
  • Assist Supervisor in tracking attendance and timely arrival of employees in your work area
  • Perform daily quality inspections throughout the plant in all areas (processing, packaging, shipping, warehouse)
  • Be a self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with other personnel and management
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Prior experience in the food industry
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
  • Organized with attention to detail
  • Understanding of OSHA requirements
  • Understanding of safety programs
  • Certified for fork trucks and stock picker
  • Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kan Ban, FIFO, Min Max (preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
  • Occasionally lift up to/and or move up to 50 pounds

 

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 lost 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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