Primary Shift: 2nd Shift (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
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 Packaging Flex Operator! The Hershey Company Memphis Plant is seeking motivated individuals to join our Gum Department as a Gum Packaging Flex Operator. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining various packaging equipment while ensuring product quality, production efficiency, and compliance with safety, sanitation, and food manufacturing standards. You will operate multiple types of packaging machinery, perform equipment cleaning, changeovers, and preventive maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to perform different assignments within the department are essential to success in this role. 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 and monitor all packaging equipment while maintaining production standards.
Monitor product quality, equipment speed, waste, rework, temperature, and weight.
Operate various packaging equipment, including Tisma, Check-Weigher, SASIB, Tray Packer, and Doboy Tray Over-wrapper.
Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safe work practices, plant dress codes, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements.
Perform equipment cleaning, changeovers, and preventive maintenance (PM).
Maintain a clean and organized work area before and during shift changes.
Monitor and maintain scrap and waste levels below 1%.
Take ownership of waste levels and ensure the delivery of quality products.
Demonstrate and practice Lean Manufacturing principles while performing job responsibilities.
Multitask and remain flexible to perform any job assignments as needed.
Work effectively as a team player while supporting departmental production goals.
Maintain engagement and accountability while performing assigned responsibilities.
Participate in departmental meetings as required.
Perform all duties safely while meeting operational standards and production efficiencies.
Position Requirements
Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
Must have a minimum of two (2) years of related experience and/or training.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Must be able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Must be able to work with American weight measurements, volume, and distance measurements.
Must be able to use measuring devices such as tapes, gauges, and weight scales.
Must be able to observe and interpret instruments, gauges, dials, and computer screens to determine operating conditions.
Must be able to identify product and equipment defects and make necessary equipment adjustments to maintain specified operating conditions.
Must demonstrate the ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
Must be able to multitask and work effectively in a team environment.
Must be flexible and willing to perform different job assignments as needed.
Must be able to work overtime, including weekends, as required.
Must maintain a clean work record for at least the past six (6) months.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods.
Occasionally required to sit, bend at the waist, turn, climb ladders, lift, carry, and dump materials.
Must be able to lift and dump up to 50 lbs., with repetitive lifting of up to 25 lbs.
Must be able to use hands and physical coordination to operate, clean, and adjust packaging equipment.
Must be able to taste and smell as required when performing job responsibilities.
Must be able to visually inspect products and equipment for defects and monitor operating conditions.
Work Environment
Work is performed within a high-speed food manufacturing and packaging facility.
Regular exposure to operating packaging equipment and manufacturing processes.
Required to follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), plant dress codes, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements.
Must maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.
Compliance with all applicable safety, quality, sanitation, and production procedures is required.
Must be flexible to work overtime, including weekends, based on production needs.
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).
Nearest Major Market: Memphis
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