Pretzel Baker - D Crew - Lawrence, KS

Summary

We are mixing up something new in Lawrence, KS. 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 Lawrence, KS location.

Location:

Lawrence, KS.

• Starting at $23.25/hr
• Shift differential of $2/hr for overnight shifts
• Up to $1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment

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

• 2, 2, 3 schedule
• Night shift available
• 12‑hour shifts: D Crew: 6 pm-6 am;
  Mon, Tues, Fri. Sat:
  Sun, Wed, Thurs.
• Working 3‑4 days/week; off sometimes weekend

• Follow all SOPs to keep consistent product quality
• Know how to start up and shut down the lines
• Recognize the different dough textures
• Keep hoppers filled with proper amount of dough
• Properly measure the minor ingredients by performing catch samples
• Check dough temperature
• General Housekeeping in bakery
• Check the flour sifter each shift
• Check all drives, cookers, salters, ovens, dryers, discharge, and proofing conveyors to ensure they are properly operating and set to correct settings
• Document cuts per minute as required
• Keep salter full with the correct level
• Notify leads, QA, and packers of any bad product and how long it will last
• Communicate with immediate supervisor if any problems arise
• All other duties assigned by supervisor and management

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• High School diploma or GED
• One month related experience or training
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems and find solutions in real time

• Experience in a manufacturing/food manufacturing environment including the following:
  Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Autonomous/Preventative Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Warehouse Management Systems such as SAP/LPR.

• Must be in good physical condition to perform the tasks assigned.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Work environment conditions may require/recommend the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, side shields, hearing protection and hair/beard nets.

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.