Warehouse Associate - Lenexa Plant

At Dot’s Pretzels, 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 at Dot’s Pretzels is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. For the past ten years, we have worked hard to make great products for our customers and build a strong team. Recently brought under the Hershey brand, Dot’s Pretzels is experiencing an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to come be a part of our team in the Lenexa, KS location.

Pay:

• Starting at $19.75/hr
• Shift differential of $2/hr for overnight shifts
• Up to $1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment
• Sign-on Bonus totaling $2,000 for eligible candidates

Total Rewards:

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

Shifts:

· Day shifts available- 12 hr shifts.

   D Shift - Week 1, Wed - Sat 5p - 5a, Week 2, Thurs - Sat 5p - 5a

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

The Warehouse Associate is responsible to ensure all materials coming into and exiting the building are accurate and of high quality. This position will oversee warehouse coverage to ensure that things are setup and organized.c

Essential Job Function:

• Follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations
• Fill out all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Prepare product orders to meet pick-up demands
• Create accurate shipping labels and packing slips
• Pick the right product from inventory and packaging using the correct material
• Physically prepare and load all freight orders for pickup
• Properly document receipts of incoming materials, checking packing slips for accuracy
• Ensure that all product entering or leaving the building meets quality standards
• Coordinate with Operations and Shipping to ensure order timelines are met.
• Receive all incoming orders and store in racking
• Organize material storage in the warehouse to prevent clutter
• Work with processing and packaging to provide their necessary materials for daily operation
• Conduct inventory reconciliation on a daily basis
• Keep physical track of inventory
• Maintain clean and orderly work area
• Assist in areas of production as needed
• Represent self and company in a professional and positive manner
• Attend required company meetings and training and participate in constructive discussion
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all

policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee

handbook

• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service

• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner
• Use personal protective equipment as required

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Certified forklift operator required; use of stand up is preferred
• Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively
• 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.
• Experience with S4 and VisiTrak systems is preferred
• Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship