Quality Technician-Plymouth Plant

Location: Plymouth, IN SCOPE: We are mixing up something new in Plymouth, 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 come be a part of our team in the Plymouth, IN location. Pay: Starting at $21.81 /hr overnight shifts have additional shift differential Bi-weekly pay $500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates Total Rewards: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) starting day 1 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Time off Shifts: Night Shift available 12 hours shifts (6pm-6am) 2-2-3 schedule: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off rotation. Working 3-4 days/week (One week: Sun, Wed, Thurs Next week: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat). ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Checking of: o Oven exits moisture. o Finishing moisture o Salt contents o Color o P.H. o Count per pound. o Breakage o Length o Bag and label checks. o Case count checks o Bag weight checks. o Percent Filling Metal detection checks as required. Monitoring of Critical Quality Control Points Perform pre-op inspections. Calibration of quality equipment Assist supervisors withhold procedure. Sanitation of lab and equipment. Enter test results into computer as required. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Sample Preparation, Sample Analysis per Test protocols, Basic Math, and Literacy Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percentages. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written/oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Basic Data Entry PREFERRED SKILLS: Ability to work and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Ability to identify defects in product for quality purpose. Ability to communicate with coworkers and management to better the operation. Able to follow directions as required by management. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member must be in good physical condition to perform the tasks assigned. The team member must lift, carry, or move up to 50 pounds. The team member is required to stand, walk, crouch, climb, bend, twist and reach with both hands and arms. The team member must be able to demonstrate agility of both hands and all fingers to push, pull, grasp, touch and feel. The team member must be able to lift with both hands and lift overhead with both hands. The team member must demonstrate good visual acuity and hand/eye coordination. Must be able to talk/communicate and hear. 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 If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center ([email protected]).