HVAC Specialist - Hazleton Plant

Hershey Company; Hazle Village (PA); On-site; USD 56,288,736 - 68,880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Sign-On Bonus of $10,000

Job summary

The Hershey Company is hiring an HVAC Technician for its Hazleton Plant in Pennsylvania. This hourly position offers a pay rate of $40.86 along with a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing HVAC systems and must have at least three years of experience.

Applicants should possess a High School diploma/GED, have Universal certification for refrigerant recovery, and be familiar with SAP. Flexible work hours and physical demands are expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in HVAC including electrical and refrigeration.
• Basic computer skills.
• Universal certification for refrigerant recovery required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Document repairs and troubleshooting steps in SAP.
• Interact with blueprints and technical drawings.

Skills

HVAC systems maintenance

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Hazle Township, PA

Position Type: Hourly

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

Summary

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 be able to install, maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, remove, balance, calibrate and adjust heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and units throughout the plant and office facilities as well as possess electrical and HVAC theory.

Pay

• Starting Pay Rate: $40.86 per hour
• 0.45 differential pay per hour for 2nd and 3rd shift (8 hour) and 0.60 differential pay per 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 must be flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
• Work schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs. You will be assigned to 1st shift (6:50 AM - 3:00 PM) upon hire for training, then may be moved to a different shift upon qualification and seniority. You will be eligible to bid on other schedules, shifts and jobs when posted.
• Traditional Work Schedule (TWS): Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday (1st shift: 6:50 AM - 3:00 PM, 2nd shift: 2:50 PM - 11:00 PM, 3rd shift: 10:50 PM - 7:00 AM). 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.

Candidate Process

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

• Qualified applicants will be required to complete a written HVAC skills assessment.
• Post‑Offer Drug Screen and Background Check required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand blueprints, P&ID's, piping schematics, electrical schematics, engineering sketches, standards & specifications, gauges, meters, graphs, charts and reference tables.
• Document accurate information of equipment repairs, troubleshooting steps, parts used and time spent in SAP work order system.
• Check equipment located external to the plant, which requires walking, climbing, bending, etc. in all weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a High School diploma/GED.
• Must be flexible to work any shift.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must possess a minimum of three years’ relevant experience in HVAC to include electrical, plumbing, sheet metal and industrial refrigeration.
• Must possess working knowledge of PLC controls, pneumatic controls, and building maintenance systems.
• Completion of Universal certification for refrigerant recovery and usage.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP experience.
• Food manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology.
• Good attendance is very important.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required to stand, reach, squat, crawl, bend, climb steps/stairs/ladders/scaffolding, and move around machinery.

Working Conditions

• Work will be performed inside and outside of a food manufacturing facility and onsite Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• 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 HVAC proficiency, all applicants must successfully complete an HVAC-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 the background check results consistent with The Hershey Company's employment policies. Background checks may include but are not limited to the following: education verification, employment verification, criminal check, social security number verification, and/or drug test.

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.

You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email.

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.