Production Operator - Stuarts Draft Plant

The Hershey Company

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hershey Company Stuarts Draft plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Reese’s (peanut butter cups, FastBreak, Sticks, Pieces, filled shapes and NutRageous), Baking Chips, Take5, Mounds, Almond Joy, Whatchamacallit & Cookie Layer Crunch, 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, perform daily audits, and complete daily production paperwork.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age by time of hire.
• Must possess a High School diploma/GED by time of hire.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Must be able to lift up to 25-50 lbs.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and support staff
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have a valid e-mail address that is checked daily

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing or packaging equipment as assigned
• Perform various checks to include metal detector, date code and weight systems checks
• Clean, inspect and lubricate equipment as part of our Autonomous Maintenance program
• Observe safety procedures
• Observe Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Observe good housekeeping practices
• Complete quality checks and associated daily production paperwork

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
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation time available after probationary period AND 10 days vacation in year two

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees