Production Operator - Reese Plant

The Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Hershey Stock Purchase Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

The Hershey Company’s Reese Plant in Hershey, PA is hiring production operators. You’ll operate processing and packaging equipment, be trained for multiple roles, and work a 8-hour schedule with potential overtime.

Training leads to second/third shifts after a 90-day probation, with health benefits from day one and a strong 401(k) match. Applicants must be at least 18, have a HS Diploma/GED, basic English, and be able to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire.
• Must possess a high school diploma/GED at time of hire.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Must be flexible to work any shift during a 24-hour period (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and any variation of shift length (8 hours or 12 hours).
• 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 have the ability to understand and perform basic mathematics.
• Must possess basic computer knowledge with ability to find and enter information.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and support staff

Responsibilities

• Operate processing and/or packaging equipment.
• Operate a fork truck.
• Follow and interpret information from processes including performing various quality checks (i.e. metal detectors, date codes, and weight systems) and follow Autonomous Maintenance Programs.
• Observe all safety procedures, GMP, and good housekeeping practices.

Skills

Forklift operation

English literacy

Basic math

Computer basics

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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: Reese Plant, Hershey, PA

Start Date:

• December and January Orientation Classes

Pay:

• Starting Payrate $25.13/hr
• Overtime Potential!
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan Eligible

Total Rewards:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)—Starting Day 1!
• 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 assignment upon hire is determined by plant needs. Once your training period begins, you will be assigned to a shift and/or schedule based on current plant need. You will be eligible to bid on other schedules, shifts and jobs.
• Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. 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:

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

• Applicants will complete a pre-hire assessment
• Qualified applicants will be sent an invitation for an onsite interview
• Post-Offer Drug Screen, Physical and Background Check required*

Summary:

The Reese Plant is a highly automated food manufacturing facility. Production is fast-paced and operators are expected to work in a variety of roles in processing and packaging areas within the plant. Operators are responsible for maintaining the highest quality of food safety standards, sanitation standards, perform daily audits, and complete daily production paperwork. Following successful completion of the 90-calendar probationary period, employees will be placed on 2nd or 3rd shifts for up to 36 months.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate processing and/or packaging equipment
• Operate a fork truck
• Follow and interpret information from processes including performing various quality checks (i.e. metal detectors, date codes, and weight systems) and follow Autonomous Maintenance Programs (cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating equipment)
• Observe all safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and good housekeeping practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire
• Must possess a high school diploma/GED at time of hire
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
• Must be flexible to work any shift during a 24-hour period (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and any variation of shift length (8 hours or 12 hours)
• 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 have the ability to understand and perform basic mathematics
• Must possess basic computer knowledge with ability to find and enter information
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and support staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing/food manufacturing environment
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Experience with Safe Quality Foods (SQF) practices and Food Safety requirement and documentation practices
• Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) / Preventative Maintenance (PM)
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology
• Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS) such as SAP / LPR

Physical Demands:

• Lift up to 50 lbs, with or without accommodation
• Work around operating equipment, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, bend and climb ladders
• Work from heights and in confined spaces
• Repetitive use of hands, wrists, and forearms
• Work in variable temperatures (60-100 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Walking and standing for the majority of the shift

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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