Packaging Operator - Memphis Plant

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Posted Date:
Oct 12, 2026

Requisition Number: 130746

Job Title:

Production Operator
- Memphis Plant

Location:

Memphis, TN

Job Description:

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. Production is fast-paced and operators are expected to work in a variety of roles in processing and packaging within the plant. Operators are responsible for maintaining our highest quality of food safety standards, sanitation standards, perform daily audits, and complete daily production paperwork

Pay Rate:

• Shift Differentials and Overtime Potential!

Total Rewards:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
• Hershey Stock Purchase Program
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Shifts:

• Currently we are offering a 8 hour shift ; we require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and some holidays
• Schedule assignment upon hire is determined by plant needs. Once your training period begins, you will be assigned to a shift and/or schedule based on current plant need.
• You will be eligible to bid on other jobs, schedules and shifts after being in your assigned position for oneyear.
• Mandatory overtime could be daily or weekly (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts).

Candidate Process:

• Applicants are required to take and pass a pre-hire assessment to schedule an interview (ensure you have access to a valid email)
• Qualified candidates will receive an email to schedule for an onsite interview (ensure you have access to a valid email) *
• Post-Offer Drug Screen, Physical Assessment and Background Check required*
• * Valid

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Know and follow current good manufacturing practices, safe work habits, plant dress codes, hygiene standards and housekeeping requirements unique to the work area and job classification.
• Operate all Mixers, monitor quality, speed, waste, rework, temperature, and weight.
• Position may require overtime work, which may include weekends.
• Must be able to lift and dump 50 lbs.
• Must be able to multitask and learn several different types of machinery.
• Must have the ability to work as a team player.
• Must be an engaged employee.
• Must be flexible to do any job that is assigned.
• Clean, Changeover, and PM machinery nightly.
• Must be able to back up extruder operator during breaks.
• Must keep the wrapping area free of excess rework, and dispose of wrapped waste each shift.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Participate in departmental meetings as required.

2. Cleaning your area during and before change of shift.

3. Must…