Extruder Operator - Bluffton Plant

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

$500 attendance bonus every quarter and an earned paid day off.

$1000 referral bonus

Paid Time off

Shifts:

Day shift available

12-hour shifts (7am-7pm)

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)

Candidate Process:

Please note- communication will be through phone, email, and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email address

Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview

Post Offer background check, drug screen, and physical assessment required

Job Summary

Responsible for mixing, extruding, baking, and flavoring of a cornmeal blend into flavored products, such as cheese twists, cheese curls, cheese balls, etc

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Set up extruding machines and /or changes in tooling by ascertaining correct settings via recipe, computer screens, customer demands, and line sheet details

Set up extruding machines by installing stators, feed screws, dies, and flow plates by following the tooling sheet.

Visually inspects extruded/coated product for defects, such as: incorrect shape, too wet/dry, length, thickness, obvious defects caused by mechanical failure/breakage, heavy/light coating etc.- then adjusting machine computer controls to correct

Performs hourly quality checks by weighing product bulk densities and recording statistics

Performs minor/ preventative maintenance on machines such as clearing Chutes/feeders, replacing defective tooling, wiping, cleaning machine areas, replacing hoses, and visual inspection for wear

Must be able to utilize precision-measurement devices such as moisture meters, table rulers, digital scales, and other gauges

Monitors various dials, gauges, digital displays, control panels, computer screens

Performs 5S cleaning procedures and keeps work areas clean by general housekeeping during the shift

Operates material handling equipment such as hand carts, scissors/man lifts, overhead bag lift

Processes scrap/waste during each shift

Tracks and records daily production, material usage, quality data as required daily

Follows OSHA and general safety procedures when working with ingredients

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire

High School Diploma or equivalent required

1-month experience or training in related field

Basic math skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Required Skills/Abilities

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Frequently required to stand and walk.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

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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