Processing Operator - Memphis Plant - 3rd Shift
Why Hershey: At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference locally and globally is part of how we do business every day.
Job Location: Memphis, TN
Position Type: Hourly
About the Facility:
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 manufacturing environment.
Pay:
Starting Pay Rate: $26.76 per hour
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Great Overtime Potential!
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Bi-Weekly Paychecks!
Total Rewards:
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Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) - Starting Day 1!
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401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
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Hershey Stock Purchase Program
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Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
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Career Advancement Opportunities
Shifts:
We ask that you are flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Primary Shift: 2nd Shift
Schedule: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Schedule assignment upon hire is determined by plant needs.
Candidate Process:
Qualified applicants will receive an email to schedule an interview (ensure you have access to a valid email).
Post-Offer Drug Screen and Background Check required.
Valid ID required.
Summary:
Come Make More Moments of Goodness with Us as a Gum Process Operator!
The Hershey Company Memphis Plant is seeking motivated individuals to join our Gum Department as a *Gum Process Operator (Cube Cutting)*. In this role, you will be responsible for operating, cleaning, maintaining, and monitoring cube gum cutting equipment while ensuring safe and efficient production operations. You will follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), maintain product quality, minimize waste, and perform equipment changeovers and preventive maintenance as needed. You will work closely with production team members to meet operational standards, maintain equipment efficiency, and support a safe, clean, and productive manufacturing environment.
For consideration for this position, please review this posting, apply online, provide an up-to-date resume, or complete the employment history section of the application.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Operate and maintain cube gum cutting equipment to meet production and quality standards.
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Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safe work practices, plant dress codes, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements.
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Monitor production operations to ensure product quality, operational efficiency, and waste levels below 1%.
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Perform equipment cleaning, changeovers, and preventive maintenance (PM) as needed, including weekends.
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Inspect equipment and products to identify defects and ensure proper operating conditions.
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Monitor instruments, gauges, dials, and computer screens to determine equipment performance and operating conditions.
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Make necessary equipment adjustments to maintain specified operating conditions.
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Perform multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining safety and productivity.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area during production and before shift changes.
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Provide coverage for other team members during scheduled breaks.
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Work effectively as a team player and support departmental production goals.
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Demonstrate flexibility in performing assigned duties and supporting other production activities.
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Participate in departmental meetings and required training sessions.
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Maintain ownership of waste levels, product quality, and operational performance.
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Perform all assigned duties in a safe, efficient, and productive manner.
Position Requirements:
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
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Must have a minimum of two (2) years of machine operator experience.
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Must be Forklift Certified.
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Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
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Must be able to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
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Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with employees and customers.
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Must have basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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Must be able to perform calculations involving American weight measurements, volume, and distance.
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Must be able to estimate the size, form, quality, and quantity of objects.
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Must be able to use measuring devices such as measuring tapes, gauges, and weight scales.
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Must be able to follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions.
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Must possess the reasoning ability to identify equipment and product defects and resolve routine operational issues.
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Must be able to assemble, disassemble, and adjust equipment to maintain required operating conditions.
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Must be available to work overtime and weekends as required.
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Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively in a team environment.
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Must demonstrate flexibility in accepting assigned duties and supporting production requirements.
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Must have no formal written disciplinary action within the past six (6) months.
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Must be willing to remain in the position for at least one (1) year before transferring to another role.
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Experience in a manufacturing or food manufacturing environment preferred.
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Experience with equipment cleaning, changeovers, and preventive maintenance activities preferred.
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Knowledge of GMP, sanitation, and manufacturing safety practices preferred.
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Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills preferred.
Physical Demands:
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Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods.
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Occasionally required to sit, bend at the waist, turn, climb ladders, taste, and smell.
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Must be able to lift, carry, and dump materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
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Must be able to observe and monitor production equipment, gauges, dials, and operating conditions.
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Must be able to perform physical activities associated with equipment cleaning, changeovers, and preventive maintenance.
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Must be able to assemble, disassemble, and adjust equipment as required.
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Must be able to perform assigned physical tasks safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Work Environment:
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Work is performed within a food manufacturing facility.
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Regular exposure to operating production equipment, machinery, and manufacturing processes.
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Required compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), plant hygiene standards, housekeeping requirements, and safe work procedures.
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Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, hair nets, and safety footwear, as applicable.
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Work may include equipment cleaning, preventive maintenance, and production support during weekends and overtime periods.
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Employees are expected to maintain a clean and sanitary work area and contribute to safe, efficient production operations.
If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact a Talent Professional at: *1-877-804-1794* or ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Service Center: askhr@hersheys.com.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans
If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).
Nearest Major Market: Memphis
