Forklift Operator - Memphis Plant

Hershey Company; Robinson (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental &amp

401(k) Retirement Plan

Hershey Stock Purchase Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

The Hershey Company Memphis Plant is seeking a Warehouse Operator (Forklift I) to join our team. You will safely operate forklift equipment and support warehouse operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Candidates must have at least one year forklift experience, forklift certification, and basic computer skills including SAP. Strong teamwork, safety awareness, and ability to work varying shifts are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Minimum one year forklift operating experience.
• Forklift certification required.
• Must have basic computer skills and SAP experience.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must pass eye examination.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift around pedestrians and equipment.
• Follow GMP, safe work habits, hygiene standards and housekeeping.
• Utilize SAP for warehouse-related activities.
• Support inventory activities, including month-end counts.
• Learn and operate multiple warehouse equipment types including reach lifts and robotics.
• Maintain clean work areas and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Note: If you apply for a role at Hershey through our career's website, we may use technologies that use automation to filter your candidacy based on objective criteria. We also use AI-enabled tools that help us facilitate the selection of our future Hershey talent. These tools may help with activities such as matching and scoring candidates to roles based on requirements and scheduling interviews. These systems process only the information you provide in your application, including your resume, work history, education, and responses to screening questions. While these technologies assist with certain steps in our recruitment process and may provide recommendations, all final decisions, including those affecting whether candidates advance to subsequent stages in the applicant process, are made by our talent acquisition teams with meaningful human review and independent judgment. Depending on your location and the specific role you apply for, additional disclosures about our use of AI in recruitment may be provided to you separately.

Forklift Operator - Memphis Plant

Job Title: Warehouse Operator (Forklift I) - Memphis Plant

Job Location: Memphis, TN (US)

Position Type: Hourly

Pay

• Starting Pay Rate: $23.67/hr
• Great Overtime Potential!
• Bi-Weekly Paychecks!

Total Rewards

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Starting DAY 1!
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Hershey Stock Purchase Program
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Shifts

We ask that you are flexible to work any shift, including weekends, overtime, and holidays.

Schedule assignment upon hire is determined by plant needs.

Candidate Process

• Qualified applicants will receive an email to schedule an interview (please ensure you have access to a valid email address).
• Post-offer drug screen and background check required.
• Valid ID required.

Job Description

The Hershey Company Memphis Plant is seeking motivated individuals to join our Warehouse team as a Warehouse Operator (Forklift I). In this role, you will be responsible for safely operating forklift equipment, supporting warehouse operations, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and housekeeping standards. You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, teamwork, and operational excellence are essential.

For consideration for this position, please review this posting, apply online, and provide an up-to-date resume or complete the employment history section of the application.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift around pedestrians, equipment, and warehouse operations.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safe work habits, hygiene standards, plant dress codes, and housekeeping requirements.
• Utilize computer systems and SAP for warehouse-related activities.
• Support inventory activities, including month-end inventory counts.
• Learn and operate multiple types of warehouse equipment, including reach lifts and warehouse robotics.
• Maintain flexibility to perform various warehouse assignments as needed.
• Keep work areas clean during shifts and prior to shift changeovers.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to team objectives.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Maintain excellent safety, attendance, and performance records.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have at least one year of previous forklift operating experience.
• Forklift certification required.
• Must have basic computer skills and SAP experience.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be flexible to work any shift, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Must pass a required eye examination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating reach lift equipment.
• Previous warehouse experience in a manufacturing or food manufacturing environment.
• Experience using SAP inventory or warehouse management systems.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards.
• Experience working with warehouse automation or robotic equipment.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, crouch, bend, twist, and perform repetitive movements.
• Must be able to push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with repetitive lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Annual eye examinations are required for this role.

Work Environment

• Work is performed within a warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• Noise levels are typically high, and hearing protection is required.
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.
• Must follow all safety, quality, and food safety requirements.

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 contactthe HR Service Center ([e-mail]).