Job Summary

The ideal candidate will be responsible for training all new and existing employees on the proper and safe forklift operations.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Provides training for individual or group settings to new hire as well as tenured employees
• (i.e. forklift operator, etc.).
• Create benchmarks to be achieved through training methods and create training plans.
• Conducts skill needs assessments to identify specific skill/knowledge gaps, training objectives, work situations and changes in training policies and procedures.
• Coordinates trainings and re-certifications, ensuring training is designed, delivered and evaluated for consistency.
• Observe employees to determine the effectiveness of training programs and ensure that any additional training requirements are fulfilled.
• Document each training program and module properly and provide follow up for refresher training courses.
• Determine that trainees are aware of order accuracy procedures and conformity at each stage of the training.
• Exhibit and practice positive communications and team building skills with trainees to ensure a consistently professional environment.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and Safety Supervisor.
• Maintain a training log with trainees.
• Functions as a team member within the department and as required, perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area
• Follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations

Position Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Certified forklift operator.
• Competent in all aspects of operating a forklift (both sit down and stand up), reach truck and other Powered Industrial Equipment in a warehouse setting
• Experience with MS Office as well as ERP, such as SAP
• Ability to lift up to 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.

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 (askhr@hersheys.com).