Production Operator - Reese Plant

The Hershey Company • Lower Swatara Township, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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
• Overtime Potential!
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED