Production Operator - Robinson Plant

The Hershey Company•Robinson, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator works in a variety of processing and packaging roles at The Hershey Company’s non-union Robinson plant, which produces confectionery products in a high-speed, complex environment. Operators are responsible for maintaining food safety and sanitation standards and meeting production and packaging requirements. The role includes operating processing and packaging equipment and a fork truck; following process information and performing quality checks; and carrying out equipment cleaning, inspection, and lubrication as part of Autonomous Maintenance Programs. Operators must follow safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and housekeeping practices. The plant assigns shifts based on operational needs. Employees must be flexible to work any shift, shift length, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Schedules may include 12-hour continuous operating shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. or 8- to 10-hour shifts on first, second, or third shift. Mandatory overtime may involve additional scheduled days, additional daily hours, or weekend shifts.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old at time of hire.
Be authorized to work in the United States.
Have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
Be able to understand and perform basic mathematics.
Have basic computer knowledge and the ability to find and enter information.
Be flexible to work any shift during a 24-hour period and variations in shift length, including 8- or 12-hour shifts.
Be available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Pass a pre-hire assessment to schedule an interview.
Complete a post-offer drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing or food manufacturing environment.
Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Autonomous/Preventative Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, or warehouse management systems such as SAP/LPR.

Responsibilities

Operate processing and/or packaging equipment.
Operate a fork truck.
Follow and interpret process information.
Perform quality checks, including checks involving metal detectors, date codes, and weight systems.
Follow Autonomous Maintenance Programs, including cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating equipment.
Follow safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and good housekeeping practices.
Maintain food safety and sanitation standards and meet production and packaging requirements.

Benefits

Starting pay rate of $24.00 per hour.
Holiday pay eligibility beginning on the first day.
Shift differentials and overtime potential.
Eligibility to bid for higher-graded positions after successfully completing the probation period.
Manufacturing Incentive Plan eligibility.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Hershey Stock Purchase Program.
Life insurance and short-term disability.
Career advancement opportunities starting on day one.