Production Operator- Hazleton Plant

The Hershey Company; Hazle Township (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Hershey Company as a Production Operator at our Hazleton Plant. This position involves operating production equipment, ensuring food safety standards, and maintaining high-quality production practices. Applicants are required to be flexible with shifts and must meet minimum qualifications including a high school diploma. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement from day one.

Benefits

Health Insurance from DAY 1

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Hershey Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Two years' experience in food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing and packaging equipment.
• Monitor overall product quality and complete required checks.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Skills

Excellent hand-eye coordination

Ability to follow directions

Close attention to detail

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Job Location: Hazleton, PA

Orientation: July 8, 2025

Learn more about being a Production Operator !

Pay:

• Starting Payrate: $24.36/hr.
• Overtime Potential
• Weekly Paychecks!

Total Rewards

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)—Starting DAY 1!
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
• Hershey Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Shifts:

• Flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime and holidays
• Schedule assignment upon hire is determined by plant needs.You will be assigned to either the Traditional Work Schedule (TWS) or the Continuous Operations Schedule (COS).Once your probation period is complete, you will be assigned to a shift and/or schedule based on your seniority and you will be eligible to bid on other schedules, shifts and jobs.
• Traditional Work Schedule (TWS):Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.(1stshift: 7am – 3pm, 2ndshift: 3pm – 11pm, and 3rdshift: 11pm – 7am).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).
• 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:

Please note- communications will be through email and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email

• Onsite Information Session and Interview
• Candidates are required to take and pass a pre-hire assessment to schedule an interview
• Post-Offer: Drug Screen, Physical, and Background Check Required

Job Description:

Come Make More Moments of Goodness with us as aProduction Operator!

The Hershey Company, Hazleton Plant, is a Union plant producing products such as Cadbury, Milk Bars, Almond Bars, Special Dark Bars, Caramel Bars, Candy Coated Eggs, and Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment.

In this role, you will most likely begin by working as aUtility Worker, Grade 1.You will work to maintain our highest quality of food safety standards, sanitation standards,and be responsible for completing daily production paperwork.Within a few months, you will be cross trained on a higher-grade position and will receive the higher rate while working in that role. Once your 60-day probation period is complete, you will be eligible to bid to higher level positions.

For consideration, please review this posting and apply online. If you have a resume, please be sure to attach it online when you apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate processing and packaging equipment,perform routine and limited breakdown maintenance ofproduction equipment
• Monitor overall product quality,complete required checks as well asassociated daily production paperwork
• Clean and inspect equipment
• Follow safety procedures
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Follow good housekeeping practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a High School diploma/GED
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English or Spanish
• Must be flexible to work any shift - 1st / 2nd / 3rd as well as 12-hour shifts
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Basic computer skills
• Drivers License Preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years’ experiencein a manufacturing / food manufacturing environment is preferred
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) / Standard Operating Procedures related to appropriate uniforms, gloves, shoes, hair nets, etc. is preferred
• Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is preferred

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Ability to follow directions effectively
• Ability to work independently within a team environment
• Close attention to detail
• Strong work ethic

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Regularly required to work around operating equipment, stand, reach, pull, stoopand bend
• Repetitive use of hands, wrists, and forearms for certain job tasks

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]).