Electrical Controls Specialist - Hazleton Plant

Hershey Company; Hazle Village (PA); On-site; USD 46,438 - 66,139; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Hershey Employee Stock Purchase Program

Sign-On Bonus of $10,000

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Hazle Township, PA is seeking an Electrical Controls Specialist for its Hazleton Plant. This position requires at least 2 years of education in electrical technology or 4 years of relevant experience.

The role includes troubleshooting PLC systems, installing and maintaining control equipment, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. The company offers a competitive hourly wage starting at $40.86, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be flexible to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend electrical and instrumentation drawings.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs and make programming changes.
• Maintain and calibrate instrumentation and control systems.

Skills

Electrical technology education or experience

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI software (e.g. FactoryTalk View)

Troubleshooting skills

Electrical power circuits understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum 2 years education in electrical technology

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

SAP

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Electrical Controls Specialist - Hazleton Plant

Posted Date: May 14, 2026

Requisition Number: 128923

Position Type:Hourly

Sign-On Bonus:$10,000

The Hershey Company, Hazleton Plant, in Hazle Township, PA is a Union plant manufacturing products such as Cadbury Caramello Bars, Cadbury Mini Eggs, Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars, Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bars, Hershey's Special Dark Bars, Hershey's Candy Coated Eggs, and Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment.

The qualified applicant must have a minimum of two (2) years’ education in electrical technology or a minimum of four (4) years of recent experience in the maintenance of control equipment and instrumentation used in manufacturing control systems.

Pay:

• Starting pay rate $40.86/hour
• $0.45 differential pay/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift (8 hour) and $0.60 differential pay/hour for 12-hour night shift
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Overtime Potential
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan Eligible

Total Rewards:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
• Hershey Employee Stock Purchase Program

Shifts:

• You will be assigned to either the Traditional Work Schedule (TWS) or the Continuous Operations Schedule (COS).
• Traditional Work Schedule (TWS): Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. (1st shift: 6:50am-3:00pm, 2nd shift: 2:50pm-11:00pm and 3rd shift: 10:50pm-7:00am). Mandatory overtime could be weekly (scheduled for 12 hours/day, Monday through Friday), daily (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts) which could be assigned up to 30 minutes prior to the end of the shift.
• Continuous Operations Schedule (COS): Rotation of 2-2-3 days on/off, with every other weekend off. You will be eligible for 1 mandated day in a 2-week period.
• New hires may be assigned to a Night COS shift or 2nd/3rd TWS shift but must be flexible to work any shift during the training period.

Candidate Process:

Please note: Communications will be through e-mail and text. Ensure you have access to a valid e‑mail

• Candidates are required to take and pass a pre-hire written mechanical skills assessment to schedule an interview
• Post-Offer: Drug Screen and Background Check required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and comprehend electrical and instrumentation drawings.
• Competence with Allen‑Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLC, and ControlLogix families), Human/Machine Interfaces (HMIs) such as AB PanelView, FactoryTalk View, Intellution FIX, and Wonderware.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs and be able to make programming changes when required.
• Understanding of industrial power circuits, installation practices, and general OSHA Safety practices.
• Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, pressure switches, temperature switches, weighing systems, in‑line analyzers, valve actuators and positioners.
• Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot motor control systems including VFDs, servos, and robotic systems.
• Understanding of networking protocols and hardware (switches, routers, firewalls).
• Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices as related to working in a food manufacturing facility.
• Experience with standard Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must be flexible to work all shifts - eligible to be placed on a 12-hour rotational schedule
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime, which at times may be up to 30 minutes prior to the end of the shift.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must have minimum of two (2) years education in electrical technology or a minimum of four (4) years of recent experience in the maintenance of control equipment and instrumentation used in manufacturing control systems.
• Must have basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment
• SAP experience
• Good attendance is very important

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required to work around operating equipment, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, bend, and climb stairs/steps

Working Conditions:

• Work will be performed within a food manufacturing facility
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to include but not limited to safety toe shoes/boots, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, hard hats, hair nets, hooded hair restraints, and gloves
• Wearing company issued uniforms is a requirement

Assessment Requirements:To ensure the highest standards of maintenance proficiency, all applicants must successfully complete a maintenance‑specific skills assessment. This assessment is required for further consideration for the position. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact a Talent Professional at 1-877-804-1794 or [e-mail]. Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Support Center [e-mail]. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment drug testing and background check consistent with The Hershey Company's Employment Policies. Background checks include but are not limited to the following: education verification, employment verification, criminal check, social security number verification.

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.

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To request an accommodation via phone, please call [phone] and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to [e-mail]. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.