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: 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 and weekends as needed.
Primary Shift: 2nd Shift
Schedule: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Schedule assignment 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 Processing Operator! The Hershey Company Memphis Plant is seeking motivated individuals to join our Gum Department as a Gum Processing Operator . In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining all aspects of the Cubes Cutting process while ensuring that production activities meet established safety, quality, and operational standards. You will be expected to maintain equipment, perform cleaning and changeovers, assist team members, and take ownership of waste levels and production efficiencies. The successful candidate must be flexible, engaged, and committed to working collaboratively in a fast-paced 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:
- Operate and maintain all aspects of the Cubes Cutting process.
- Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safe work habits, plant dress codes, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements.
- Clean, perform changeovers, and complete preventive maintenance (PM) on machinery as needed, including weekends.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area during and before shift changes.
- Work collaboratively with team members and provide backup coverage during breaks.
- Perform various tasks simultaneously while maintaining productivity and safety standards.
- Remain flexible and perform other job assignments as needed.
- Participate in departmental meetings as required.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and cleanliness standards within the assigned work area.
- Take ownership of production waste levels and maintain waste below 1%.
- Deliver quality products while meeting operational standards and efficiencies.
- Perform all assigned duties in a safe and productive manner.
Position Requirements:
- Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years of machine operator experience.
- Must be Forklift Certified.
- 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 be able to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Must be able to perform mathematical calculations using American weight measurements, volume, and distance.
- Must be able to estimate the size, form, quality, or quantity of objects.
- Must be able to use measuring devices such as tapes, gauges, and weight scales.
- Must demonstrate the ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
- 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 able to work effectively as a team player and demonstrate an engaged attitude.
- Must be flexible and willing to perform various job assignments as needed.
- Must have no formal written disciplinary action within the past six (6) months.
- Must be committed to remaining in the position for at least one (1) year and cannot transfer out of the job during this period.
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, carry, and dump materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to perform various physical tasks while maintaining productivity and safety.
- Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Work Environment:
- Work is performed within a food manufacturing facility.
- Regular exposure to operating production machinery and manufacturing processes.
- Must follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), plant dress codes, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements.
- Required to maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.
- Must comply with all established plant safety and operational procedures.
- May be required to work overtime, including weekends, based on production needs.
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]).