Machine Operator - 12-Hour Shifts + OT Potential

Hershey Company; Edgerton (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Hershey Company is hiring a Machine Operator for Edgerton, KS. This role offers Day and Night shifts on 12-hour schedules (5am-5pm, 5pm-5am) with potential overtime and a $2 shift differential on certain shifts. Starting pay is $23.25 per hour, with up to $1 per hour increase after six months of good standing.

401(k) with match, Paid Time Off, and a $500 referral bonus are part of the Total Rewards. As a Machine Operator, you will ensure proper operation of automated equipment, monitor

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience with automated machinery.
• Experience troubleshooting machine programs or mechanical problems.
• Strong technical background and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain automated mixing, baking, packaging, and palletizing equipment.
• Ensure quality, safety, sanitation, and productivity standards are met.
• Perform setup, changeover, and shutdowns; inspect product quality; minimize downtime.

Skills

Automated machinery

Troubleshooting

Technical background

Multitasking

Job description

The Hershey Company is hiring a Machine Operator for Edgerton, KS. This role offers Day and Night shifts on 12-hour schedules (5am-5pm, 5pm-5am) with potential overtime and a $2 shift differential on certain shifts. Starting pay is $23.25 per hour, with up to $1 per hour increase after six months of good standing.

401(k) with match, Paid Time Off, and a $500 referral bonus are part of the Total Rewards. As a Machine Operator, you will ensure proper operation of automated equipment, monitor