Maintenance Technician I - Memphis Plant

Hershey Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Hershey Stock Purchase Program

Life Insurance and Short-Term/Long‑Dis

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Hershey Company’s Memphis plant is hiring an Entry‑level Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance department. The role involves hands-on mechanical and electrical work, safety compliance, and collaboration with diverse teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will participate in an in-house apprenticeship, complete a formal curriculum, and gain skills across equipment, PM tasks, line setups, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Open to any shift; follow plant safety procedures.
• Possesses basic mechanical aptitude and/or electrical aptitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses good math skills.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
• Understands and uses hand tools, power tools and other shop equipment.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
• Follows directions and shows attention to detail.
• Willingness to participate in a team environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Accepts full responsibility for personal safety and following all safety procedures.
• Follows GMPs and food safety rules.
• Understands Hershey values and demonstrates them in daily work.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of facility and equipment.
• Repairs and rebuilds equipment and components as skill allows.
• Learns line setups and changeovers to ready production lines for operation.
• Communicates work progress and results via verbal, written, and SAP records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Technical apprenticeship program

Tools

SAP

Computers

PLC's

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Maintenance Technician I - Memphis Plant

Posted Date: Oct 14, 2026

Requisition Number: 130768

Why Hershey

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

Job Location

Memphis, TN

Position Type

Hourly

Sign On Bonus

$8000

About the Facility

The Hershey Company Memphis plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, and Good & Plenty, in a high-speed complex environment.

Pay

• Starting Payrate: $31.69 per hour
• $1.00 per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift
• OT Potential!
• $8,000 Sign-On Bonus!
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

Total Rewards

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)—Starting Day1!
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
• Hershey Stock Purchase Program
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Shifts

We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays. Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs. Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts; Mandatory overtime could be weekly (scheduled for up to 12 hours/day, Monday through Sunday), daily (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts).

Candidate Process

Qualified applicants will need to successfully complete a mechanical written skills assessment. Those receiving a passing score will advance to an onsite hands‑on skills assessment at the plant. Post‑Offer Drug Screen, Physical Assessment and Background Check required.

Summary

Entry‑level position into Maintenance Department. Attends formal training at an approved education facility/ curriculum. Under direction from supervisors and other maintenance professionals assists other team members while developing personal skill, equipment and process knowledge, maintenance repair and PM technical skills. Typical work includes but is not limited to preventative maintenance work on equipment, line setups, changeovers, repair/rebuilds, of equipment, components, and basic equipment / process improvement type work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accepts full responsibility for personal safety and following all safety procedures.
• Follows all rules and regulations with regards to food safety and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Understands and demonstrates the Hershey values.
• Demonstrates good housekeeping practices.
• Participates fully in the Apprenticeship Program to learn and understand equipment/process function/operation; develops technical skills through both in‑house and external training.
• Assists other team members with equipment repairs as needed.
• Learns and performs repetitive PM (Preventative Maintenance) tasks on equipment; cleans & inspects a wide range of parts and equipment; repairs and/or reports further work needed.
• Understands and executes line setups and changeovers to ready production lines for operation.
• Repairs/rebuilds equipment and components based on technical skill level.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of facility, inside and outside equipment.
• Communicates with both internal and external customers.
• Reports work output through both verbal, written and computer‑based programs (e.g., email, SAP, etc.).
• Develops appropriate skill level on mobile equipment to support job duties (e.g., loads and unloads parts and packages).
• Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned based on skill level.

Position Requirements

1. Open to any shift: 1st (6:00-2:00), 2nd (2:00-10:00), 3rd (10:00-6:00)
2. Works safely and follows all established plant policies and procedures.
3. Possesses basic mechanical aptitude and/or electrical aptitude applicable to a manufacturing environment.
4. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Possesses good math skills.
6. Possesses basic computer skills.
7. Understands and uses hand tools, power tools and other types of basic shop equipment.
8. Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
9. Follows directions and shows attention to details.
10. Shows a desire to learn and a willingness to participate/contribute in a team environments.
11. Light to moderate physical effort required.
12. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
13. Majority of work performed in a plant environment.
14. Some work requires being outside on plant grounds, this may include working in inclement weather.
15. Must participate and successfully complete a Technical curriculum selected or agreed to by the Hershey Company consisting of the following subject matter:

1. Manufacturing Fundamentals/Processes
2. Integrated Manufacturing Systems
3. Industrial Electrical Systems
4. Industrial Robotics
5. Motion Control
6. Process Control & Instrumentation
7. Motors and Controls (AC and DC)
8. Analog and Digital Devices
9. Schematics and Electrical Print Reading
10. Computers and PLC’s
11. Power Supplies
12. Basic AC / DC Theory
13. Power Distribution
14. Test Instruments
15. Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems operational theory, troubleshooting and repair. Including ability to read blueprints and schematics and systematically diagnose and repair problems.
16. Lubrication
17. Mechanical Drive systems including Chains, Belt, Shaft, and Gear Drives.
18. Drive components including Clutches and Brakes
19. Conveyors
20. Rigging including Wire Ropes, Chains, Hoists, Slings and Lifting, Equipment Movement
21. Pump Systems
22. HVAC systems including controls for Air, Refrigerant, Pressure and Temperature.
23. Steam including Boilers, Temperature and Pressure Control, Condensate Control and System Operation and Performance.

Commitment Period

Commit to a 4 year in‑house Apprenticeship Training.

Assessment Requirements

To ensure the highest standards of maintenance proficiency, all applicants must successfully complete a maintenance‑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 Service Center: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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