General Labor - Robinson Plant

Hershey Company; Robinson (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous

Hershey Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance and Short-Term Disablit

Job summary

The Hershey Company is hiring General Labor at the Robinson Plant in Robinson, IL. This hourly role supports packaging, inspection, and sanitation across 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts with overtime as needed.

Candidates will help maintain food safety standards, perform daily production tasks, and complete paperwork. Requires 18+ age, HS diploma/GED, basic English, and ability to lift 35–50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a High School diploma/GED.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Must be flexible to work any shift (8/10/12 hour shifts) and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform checks (metal detector, date code, weight).
• Clean, inspect and lubricate equipment as part of AM program.
• Observe safety procedures and GMP.
• Complete daily production paperwork and quality checks.

Skills

18 years or older

English literacy

Flexible shifts

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Note: To protect the confidentiality, privacy, and security of The Hershey Company, its personnel, and its interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools during interviews to listen, transcribe, record, or assist with answering interview questions is prohibited unless explicitly approved in advance. This is consistent with local data protection laws.

Note: To protect the confidentiality, privacy, and security of The Hershey Company, its personnel, and its interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools during interviews to listen, transcribe, record, or assist with answering interview questions is prohibited unless explicitly approved in advance. This is consistent with local data protection laws.

Note: To protect the confidentiality, privacy, and security of The Hershey Company, its personnel, and its interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools during interviews to listen, transcribe, record, or assist with answering interview questions is prohibited unless explicitly approved in advance. This is consistent with local data protection laws.

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General Labor - Robinson Plant

Posted Date: Aug 24, 2026

Requisition Number: 130074

Job Title:General Labor - Robinson Plant

Location: Robinson, IL (US)
Position Type: Hourly

Pay:

Total Rewards

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
• Hershey Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Summary:

General Labor employees may work in a variety of roles performing tasks such as, but not limited to packing, bagging, stacking, dumping, traying off, inspecting and cleaning. All employees are responsible for maintaining our highest quality of food safety standards, sanitation standards, perform daily audits, and complete daily production paperwork.

Candidates are required to be flexible to work any shift - 1st / 2nd / 3rd (8-, 10- or 12-hour shifts), weekends and overtime.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform various checks to include metal detector, date code and weight systems checks
• Clean, inspect and lubricate equipment as part of our Autonomous Maintenance program
• Observe safety procedures
• Observe Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Complete food safety & quality checks and associated daily production paperwork
• Operating afork lift may be required for some positions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a High School diploma/GED
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
• Must be flexible to work any shift - 1st / 2nd / 3rd (8, 10 or 12 hour shifts)
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime
• Must be able to lift up to 35-50 lbs
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing / Food manufacturingwith a minimum of 2 yearsexperience is preferred
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is preferred
• Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is preferred
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred
• Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) is preferred
• Experience with Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) / quick change-over process is preferred
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology is preferred

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to follow directions effectively
• Ability to work independently within a team environment

Physical Demands:

• Light to moderate physical effort required
• Must be able to lift up to 35-50 lbs
• Regularly required to work around operating equipment, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, bend, and climb ladders.
• Repetitive use of hands, wrists, and forearms

Working Conditions:

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

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]).