Production Operator - Robinson Plant

About the role

The Hershey Company Robinson plant is a non-union plant producing products such as PayDay, Heath, Skor, Milk Duds, Whoppers, and Reese’s Pieces; in a high-speed complex environment.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age at time of hire
• Authorized to work in the United States
• High School diploma or GED Certificate
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English
• Ability to understand and perform basic mathematics
• Basic computer knowledge with ability to find and enter information
• Must be flexible to work any shift during a 24 hour period (1st / 2nd / 3rd) and any variation of shift length (e.g. 8 hours or 12 hours)
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/food manufacturing environment including the following: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Autonomous/Preventative Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Warehouse Management Systems such as SAP/LPR.

Skills

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Autonomous/Preventative Maintenance
• Continuous Improvement
• Warehouse Management Systems such as SAP/LPR

Benefits

• 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 starting Day 1!

Pay

Starting Payrate: $24.00/hr

Eligible for holiday pay on first day

Shift Differentials & Overtime Potential!

Schedule

• 3 Continuous Operating Schedules (COS) of a 12-hour shift from 6:00pm-6:00am OR an 8 to 10-hour shift on 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift
• Mandatory overtime could be weekly (extra days scheduled) or daily (additional hours added to 8-10hr shifts) or weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts).

Job Description

Come Make More Moments of Goodness with us as a Production Operator! The Hershey Company Robinson plant is a non-union plant producing products such as PayDay, Heath, Skor, Milk Duds, Whoppers, and Reese’s Pieces; in a high-speed complex environment.

As a Production Operator, you will work in a variety of roles in processing and packaging within the plant. Operators are responsible for maintaining our highest quality of food safety standards, sanitation standards, and production and packaging requirements.