Wrapper Technician - Memphis Plant

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

- Great Overtime Potential!

- Bi-Weekly Paychecks!

Total Rewards:

- 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

Shifts:

We ask that you are flexible to work overtime, weekends, and extended shift hours as needed.

Primary Shift: 3rd Shift
Schedule: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

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 Breath Savers Wrapper Technician! The Hershey Company Memphis Plant is seeking motivated individuals to join our Mints Department as a Breath Savers Wrapper Technician . In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining all aspects of Breath Savers packaging equipment while ensuring production efficiency, product quality, and compliance with safety, sanitation, and food manufacturing standards. You will monitor equipment performance, minimize waste, perform equipment cleaning and changeovers, and support preventive maintenance activities. The ideal candidate is a flexible, dependable team player who can multitask, learn different types of machinery, and contribute to achieving departmental production goals. 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:

- Operate Breath Savers packaging equipment and monitor equipment performance.

- Monitor product quality, production speed, waste, rework, and product weight.

- Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safe work habits, plant dress codes, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements.

- Perform equipment cleaning, changeovers, and preventive maintenance (PM) as needed.

- Maintain an organized and clean work area during and before each shift change, following established job expectation sheets.

- Multitask and learn to operate several different types of machinery.

- Demonstrate flexibility in performing different job assignments as required.

- Work effectively as a team player while supporting departmental production goals.

- Participate in departmental meetings as required.

- Maintain production standards by operating equipment at or above the minimum required standard.

- Maintain waste levels below 1%.

Position Requirements:

- Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.

- Must have a minimum of two (2) years of related work experience and/or training.

- Must be able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

- Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.

- Must be able to communicate effectively with other employees and customers.

- Must demonstrate basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using two-digit numbers, tens, and hundreds.

- Must be able to perform mathematical calculations using standard weight, volume, and distance measurements.

- Must be able to estimate the size, form, quality, and quantity of objects.

- Must be able to use measuring devices such as tapes, gauges, and weight scales.

- Must be able to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions and apply common sense when addressing work situations.

- Must be able to observe and read instruments, gauges, dials, and computer screens to determine operating conditions.

- Must be able to identify product and equipment defects and make necessary equipment adjustments.

- Must be able to assemble and disassemble objects as required.

- Must be flexible to perform different job assignments and work overtime, weekends, and extended shift hours as needed.

- Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.

- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

- Forklift license is not required but will be considered.

Physical Demands:

- Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods.

- Occasionally required to sit, bend at the waist, and turn.

- Must be able to climb ladders as needed.

- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

- May be required to taste and smell as part of job responsibilities.

- Must be able to observe production equipment, gauges, and measuring devices to monitor operating conditions.

Work Environment:

- Work is performed within a food manufacturing and packaging facility.

- Regular exposure to operating production equipment and high-speed manufacturing processes.

- Must follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safe work habits, plant dress codes, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements.

- Required to maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.

- Compliance with all applicable food safety, quality, sanitation, and safety procedures is required.

- Position may require overtime, including weekends and extended shift hours.

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 Service Center: [email protected] .

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 ([email protected]).