About this role
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: Annville, PA
Position Type: Hourly
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $4000
Pay Rates:
$42.64 per hour
$1.00 per hour shift premium for 2nd and/or 3rd shift
OT Potential!
Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible
Total Rewards:
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) – Starting Day 1!
401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
Hershey Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement (Tech III)
Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
Shifts:
Current hiring need is on 2nd shift (Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM) and 3rd shift (Monday - Friday 10:30 PM - 6:30 AM)
Flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays is required
Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs
Candidate Process:
Written mechanical and electrical skills assessments
Onsite interview for successful assessment candidates
Post-offer Drug Screen and Background Check required
Summary:
Join our maintenance team at Hershey’s state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Annville, PA. The facility plays a critical role in strategic growth, leveraging advanced technology and expanding capabilities for customer growth. Work with Hershey leadership and 3PL partners to maintain equipment reliability and drive innovation.
Responsibilities:
Install, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and monitor electrical and mechanical automated systems
Complete accurate, timely, and thorough job documentation
Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams
Maintain continuous system operation and respond to machine alarms
Collaborate with external suppliers and internal teams
Cross-train peers and update system manuals
Serve as Hershey Maintenance representative on the production floor
Propose and implement corrective actions and continuous improvements
Utilize SAP for maintenance tasks and documentation
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
3–5+ years of maintenance experience in military or industrial settings, ideally within complex manufacturing environments
Strong troubleshooting skills (mechanical & electrical)
Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs and Studio 5000 (preferred)
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems
Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate in Mechatronics or related field (preferred)
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with a team and perform physical tasks
Requires successful completion of pre-employment skills assessments
Work Environment:
Climate-controlled food manufacturing facility
Safety-first culture with Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) required
Assessment Requirements: To ensure the highest standards of maintenance proficiency, all applicants must successfully complete a maintenance-specific skills assessment. This assessment is required for further consideration for the position. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact a Talent Professional at 1-877-804-1794 or [email protected]. Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Support Center [email protected]. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug testing and background check consistent with The Hershey Company's Employment Policies. Background checks include but are not limited to the following: education verification, employment verification, criminal check, social security number verification.
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.
You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email. To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to [email protected]. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.