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Production Operator- Stuarts Draft Plant
Posted Date : Mar 22, 2024
Requisition Number : 121570
Job Location : Stuarts Draft, VA
Learn more about being a Production Operator here! https : / / mfgjobpreview.hersheys.com /
Anticipated Start Dates : April 29 & May 13
Pay :
- Starting Payrate : $25.09 per hour
- $1 Shift Differential for select shifts & Overtime Potential!
- Manufacturing Incentive Plan Eligible
Total Rewards
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)-Starting DAY 1!
- Hershey Stock Purchase Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- 12 paid holidays
- Vacation time available after probationary period AND 10 days vacation in year two
Shifts :
- We ask that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime and holidays
- Schedule assignment upon hire is determined by plant needs. Openings on 2nd and 3rd shift
Candidate Process : Please note- communications will be through email and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email
- Candidates are required to take and pass a pre-hire assessment to schedule an interview
- Qualified applicants will receive an email to schedule for an onsite interview
- Post-Offer Drug Screen and Background Check required
- Valid ID required
Job Description :
Come Make More Moments of Goodness with us as a Production Operator!
The Hershey Company Stuarts Draft plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Reese's (peanut butter cups, FastBreak, Sticks, Pieces, filled shapes and NutRageous), Baking Chips, Take5, Mounds, Almond Joy, Whatchamacallit & Cookie Layer Crunch, 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, perform daily audits, and complete daily production paperwork.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Operate processing or packaging equipment as assigned
- Perform various checks to include metal detector, date code and weight systems checks
- Clean, inspect and lubricate equipment as part of our Autonomous Maintenance program
- Observe safety procedures
- Observe Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Observe good housekeeping practices
- Complete quality checks and associated daily production paperwork
Required Minimum Qualifications :
- Must be at least 18 years of age by time of hire.
- Must possess a High School diploma / GED by time of hire.
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
- Must be able to lift up to 25-50 lbs.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must have a valid e-mail address that is checked daily
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience in a manufacturing / food manufacturing environment including the following : Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Autonomous / Preventative Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Warehouse Management Systems such as SAP / LPR.
Nearest Major Market : Charlottesville
Nearest Secondary Market : Virginia
Last updated : 2024-03-25
Salary : $25
