Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Reese 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.

Location:  Hershey, PA

Position Type:  Hourly

Sign-On Bonus:  $10,000

The Hershey Company Reese plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups & Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment.

Pay: 

• Starting Pay is $39.54/hour
• $1.00/hour additional shift premium for working 2nd or 3rd shift
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• OT Potential
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

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

Shifts: 

• We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
• Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs and will be discussed during the interview process.

Candidate Process: 

• Qualified applicants will need to successfully complete a mechanical written and hands-on skills assessment.  If selected to move on to the next steps of the hiring process, the written assessment will be sent to be completed remotely prior to the interview.  Those receiving a passing score on the remote mechanical written mechanical assessment will advance to an onsite interview and hands-on mechanical skills assessment.

Summary:

The Hershey Company Reese Plant has an immediate opening for an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to work in our manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include mechanical installation, setup, and repair.

Required background skills and minimum qualifications shall include:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the industrial, military, or owner/operator trades environment. Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• The successful candidate must be able to effectively function in a fast-paced team environment
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be flexible to work any shift and work weekends, holidays and overtime
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must have a basic understanding of PC’s and basic computer skills, machine shop & welding skills
• Must achieve a passing score on both a written and practical mechanical assessment
• Maintains equipment parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is preferred
• Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is preferred
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology is preferred
• Experience with SAP Maintenance module is preferred

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required to work around operating equipment, confined spaces, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, walk, climb ladders and bend

Working Conditions:

• Work will be performed within a manufacturing facility
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to include but not limited to safety toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, bump camps, hair and beard nets, and gloves
• Wearing company issued uniforms is a requirement

Assessment Requirements:

To ensure the highest standards of maintenance proficiency, all applicants must successfully complete a maintenance-specific skills assessment. This assessment is required for further consideration for the position. 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.  

You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.
You can request an accommodation via phone or email. To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information.  You may also email a request for accommodation to [email protected]. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.