Location: Robinson, IL (US)

Come Make More Moments of Goodness with us this summer at Hershey!

Summer temporary positions available - No experience required!

Program Dates: June 3, 2024 - August 9, 2024 (10 week program)

Compensation: $16.00 per hour plus $1 shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shift - up to 52 hours per week, overtime paid for hours worked over 40 per week

Core Schedules:

• 1st shift: Monday through Friday 6am-2pm
• 2nd shift: Monday through Friday 2pm-10pm
• 3rd shift: Sunday through Thursday 10pm - 6am
• Continuous Operations Shift 6pm-6am, four days on - four days off
• Shift(s) to be determined during 1st week
• Overtime required as scheduled
• June 19th, Juneteenth, off!
• July 4th, Independence Day, off!

Candidate Process:

• Complete application
• Post-Offer Drug Screen and Background Check required *
• No interview required

*valid ID required

Job Description

The Hershey Company Robinson plant is a non-union plant producing products such as PayDay, Heath, Skor, Milk Duds, Whoppers, and Reese's Pieces, in a high-speed complex environment. As General Labor, you will work in a variety of roles assisting in processing and packaging within the plant. Laborers are responsible for maintaining our highest quality of food safety standards, sanitation standards, and production and packaging requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Packing and constructing boxes as assigned
• Responsible for moving materials, supplies, and finished goods through the facility with a manual or electric pallet jack
• Inspect and examine materials and finished goods for quality concerns
• Hand palletizing of product
• Follow proper lot tracking procedures
• Stack skids or pallets in designated area
• Clean up and dispose of scrap, cardboard, and strapping to place in proper containers or designated area
• Complete rework process
• Performs cleaning duties
• Meet daily production goals
• Perform other duties as assigned and required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must posses a High School Diploma/GED
• Must be able to lift up to 35-50 lbs.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in production, packing or manufacturing setting
• Experience operating an electric pallet jack