Production Operator - Robinson Plant

Production Operator - Robinson Plant

Location: Robinson, IL (US)

Position Type: Hourly

• Starting Payrate: $24.00/hr
• Eligible for holiday pay on first day.
• Shift Differentials & Overtime Potential.
• Eligibility to bid for higher graded positions after successful completion of probation period.
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan Eligible.

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) – Starting DAY 1.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match.
• Hershey Stock Purchase Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Career Advancement Opportunities – starting Day 1.

• Flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
• Schedule assignment upon hire is determined by plant needs. New hires are eligible to bid to a different shift within their assigned department, beginning day 1 (awarded based on seniority within that department).
• Plant operating schedules: 3 Continuous Operating Schedules (COS) of a 12‑hour shift from 6:00 pm‑6:00 am or an 8‑ to 10‑hour shift on 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift.
• Mandatory overtime could be weekly (extra days scheduled), daily (additional hours added to 8‑10hr shifts) or weekends (8‑12‑hour shifts).

• Candidates are required to take and pass a pre‑hire assessment to schedule an interview.
• 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*

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Come make more moments of goodness with us as a Production Operator
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The Hershey Company Robinson plant is a non‑union plant producing products such as Pay Day, Heath, Skor, Milk Duds, Whoppers, and Reese’s Pieces in a high‑speed complex environment. As a Production Operator, you will 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, and production and packaging requirements.

• Operating processing and/or packaging equipment.
• Operating a fork truck.
• Following and interpreting information from processes including performing various quality checks (i.e., metal detectors, date codes, and weight systems) and following Autonomous Maintenance Programs (cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating equipment).
• Observing all safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and good housekeeping practices.

• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Ability to understand and perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer knowledge with ability to find and enter information.
• Must be flexible to work any shift during a 24‑hour period (1st/2nd/3rd) and any variation of shift length (e.g., 8 hours or 12 hours). Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime.

• Experience in a manufacturing/food manufacturing environment including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Autonomous/Preventative Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Warehouse Management Systems such as SAP/LPR.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work from heights and in confined spaces.
• Repetitive use of hands, wrists, and forearms.
• Work in variable temperatures (60–100 °F).
• Walking and standing for the majority of the shift.
• Reaching, bending, stooping and crawling.

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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center ().