Packaging Material Handler - 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: $22.40 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 holidays as needed.

Primary Shift: 3rd Shift Schedule: 10:00 PM – 2:00 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 Gum Material Handler!

The Hershey Company Memphis Plant is seeking motivated individuals to join our Gum Department as a *Gum Material Handler*. In this role, you will be responsible for handling and moving materials, operating electric pallet jacks and production equipment, and supporting efficient manufacturing operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). You will work closely with production teams to ensure materials are handled safely, equipment operates efficiently, and production goals are achieved. 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 electric pallet jacks safely and efficiently while following plant and industry safety regulations.
• Maintain a valid electric pallet jack license and meet all required operating qualifications.
• Operate and monitor production equipment while ensuring proper material handling and manufacturing processes.
• Monitor product quality, equipment speed, waste, rework, and weight.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safe work practices, plant dress codes, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements.
• Perform proper lockout/tagout procedures in compliance with plant and OSHA guidelines.
• Operate and learn multiple types of machinery while performing assigned production tasks.
• Identify and report equipment or product defects by observing instruments, gauges, dials, and operating conditions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area, including cleaning during and before shift changes.
• Work flexible hours and perform additional assigned duties to support production needs.
• Work effectively within a team environment while supporting departmental and production goals.
• Participate in departmental meetings, training sessions, and employee engagement activities.

Position Requirements:

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have three (3) to six (6) months of related experience and/or training.
• Must possess a valid Electric Pallet Jack license.
• Must meet all plant and industry safety requirements for operating electric pallet jacks.
• Must be able to read and interpret safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers and other personnel.
• Must have basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must be able to understand and follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Must be able to observe and interpret instruments, gauges, and equipment operating conditions.
• Must be able to identify visible product or equipment defects.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be able to multitask, learn different types of machinery, and perform various assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate safe work practices and the ability to follow proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Must work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate active employee engagement.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to stand and regularly required to walk for extended periods.
• Regularly required to crouch, bend at the waist, turn, push, and pull.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., with repetitive lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to push and pull with a force of up to 45 lbs.
• Must be physically capable of pushing and pulling racks on wheels and performing climbing activities as required.
• Must possess adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to observe production equipment, read instruments and gauges, and identify product or equipment defects.
• Repetitive physical movements and material handling activities may be required.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed within a food manufacturing facility.
• Regular exposure to operating production equipment, material handling activities, and manufacturing processes.
• The work environment is typically loud.
• Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hearing and eye protection.
• Compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hygiene, housekeeping, quality, and safety procedures is required.
• Employees must follow all plant safety guidelines, including proper electric pallet jack operation and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Must be able to perform assigned duties safely while maintaining an organized and sanitary work area.

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).