Material Handler - Memphis Plant

The Hershey Company•Memphis, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Production is fast-paced and operators are expected to 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, perform daily audits, and complete daily production paperwork.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer skills helpful.
Electric Pallet Jack license.
Requires ability to operate a drying tunnel.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively to other employees or customers.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with situations involving several variables.
Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions.
Ability to observe and read instruments, gauges, dials, etc. to determine operating conditions.
Ability to inspect, examine and observe for obvious product or equipment defects not easily identified.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
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
Must have a clean work record for the past 6 months.

Responsibilities

Know and follow current good manufacturing practices, safe work habits, plant dress codes, hygiene standards and housekeeping requirements unique to the work area and job classification.
Operate electric pallet jack. Must be licensed to operate the electric pallet jack, and must meet the minimum requirements as required by the plant and industry safety regulations.
Position requires operator to be able to work flexible hours and may require overtime, which includes weekends and possibly holidays.
Ability to perform proper lockout/tagout procedures in compliance with plant and OSHA guidelines.
Operate all equipment, monitor quality, speed, waste, rework and weight.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. (25 lbs repetitively)
Must be able to multitask and learn several different types of machinery.
Must be flexible to do any job that is assigned.
Participate in departmental meetings as required.
Cleaning your area during and before change of shift.
Must be an engaged employee.
Must work well in a team environment.