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Baker (Nights) - Bluffton Plant
Posted Date: Jun 13, 2026
Requisition Number: 128089
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
- $1000 referral bonus
- Paid Time off
Shifts
- Night shift available
- 12-hour shifts (7pm- 7am)
- Working 3-4 days/week. 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
- Candidates are required to take and pass an online pre-hire assessment
- Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview
- Post Offer background check, drug screen, and physical assessment required
Summary
Bakers are the start of the pretzel making process. You’ll be responsible for running a large mixer and extruder with computer programing and hand measuring. Previous machine operating experience is a must. Large bakery experience is a plus.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Follow all SOPs to keep consistent product quality
- 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
- 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
- Check and record caustic every 30 minutes record on BakerQC
- Check wet weights/length every 30 minutes record on BakerQC
- Create inventory moves in S4 Hana
- Record all ingredient lot numbers
- 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
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
- High School diploma or GED
- One-month related experience or training
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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.
- 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
If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center ([email protected]).
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