Hands-On Chemical Engineering Co-Op in Chocolate Manufacturing

Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company is offering a Future Opportunities Chemical Engineering Co-Op position at the West Hershey Plant in Hershey, PA. This co-op allows students to take on exciting challenges in a hands-on role within their state-of-the-art chocolate manufacturing facility. The program provides opportunities to work with multiple engineering disciplines and offers an invaluable experience in the chocolate industry. Candidates must be Chemical Engineering majors with a minimum 2.8 GPA and be available for 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must have completed sophomore year in Chemical Engineering.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and troubleshoot problems for production.
• Design and optimize processes and equipment.
• Prepare proper documentation of project work.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Analytical mindset

Project leadership

Technical acumen

Education

Chemical Engineering major

Minimum 2.8 GPA

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

The Hershey Company is offering a Future Opportunities Chemical Engineering Co-Op position at the West Hershey Plant in Hershey, PA. This co-op allows students to take on exciting challenges in a hands-on role within their state-of-the-art chocolate manufacturing facility. The program provides opportunities to work with multiple engineering disciplines and offers an invaluable experience in the chocolate industry. Candidates must be Chemical Engineering majors with a minimum 2.8 GPA and be available for 40 hours per week.