Maintenance Technician - Memphis Plant

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Posted Date:
Oct 14, 2026

Requisition Number: 130768

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.

Memphis, TN

Hourly

$8000

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 environment.

• Starting Payrate: $31.69 per hour
• $1.00 per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift
• OT Potential!
• $8,000 Sign-On Bonus!
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)—Starting Day1!
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
• Hershey Stock Purchase Program
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays. Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs. Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts;
Mandatory overtime could be weekly (scheduled for up to 12 hours/day, Monday through Sunday), daily (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts).

Qualified applicants will need to successfully complete a mechanical written skills assessment. Those receiving a passing score will advance to an onsite hands‑on skills assessment at the plant. Post‑Offer Drug Screen, Physical Assessment and Background Check required.

Entry‑level position into Maintenance Department. Attends formal training at an approved education facility/ curriculum. Under direction from supervisors and other maintenance professionals assists other team members while developing personal skill, equipment and process knowledge, maintenance repair and PM technical skills. Typical work includes but is not limited to preventative maintenance work on equipment, line setups, changeovers, repair/rebuilds, of equipment, components, and basic equipment / process…