Location: Hazle Township, PA Position Type: Hourly Sign-On Bonus: $7500 Summary: The Hershey Company Hazleton plant is a Union plant producing products such as Cadbury, Milk Bars, Almond Bars, Extra Dark Bars, Caramel Bars, Candy Coated Eggs, and Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment. The qualified applicant must have a minimum of two years education in electrical technology or a minimum of four years of recent experience in the maintenance of control equipment and instrumentation used in manufacturing control systems. Pay: $39.38/hour. Will also receive $0.45/hour shift differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shift (8-hour) and $0.60/hour for 12-hour night shift work schedule. $7,500 Sign-On Bonus Overtime Potential Manufacturing Incentive Plan Eligible Total Rewards: · Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)-Starting Day 1! · 401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match · Hershey Stock Purchase Program · Tuition Reimbursement · Life Insurance · Short Term Disability · Long Term Disability Shifts: You will be assigned to either the Traditional Work Schedule (TWS) or the Continuous Operations Schedule (COS). Once your probation period is complete, you will be assigned to a shift and/or schedule based on your seniority and you will be eligible to bid on a different schedule and/or shift. Traditional Work Schedule (TWS): Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. (1st shift: 6:50 AM-3:00 PM, 2nd shift: 2:50 PM-11:00 PM and 3rd shift: 10:50 PM -7:00 AM). Mandatory overtime could be weekly (scheduled for 12 hours/day, Monday through Friday, daily (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts). Continuous Operations Schedule (COS): Rotation of 2-2-3 days on/off, with every other weekend off. You will be eligible for 1 mandated day in a 2-week period. New hires are typically assigned to a Night COS shift or 2nd/3rd TWS shift but must be flexible to work either shifts during the training period. Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs and will be discussed further during the interview process. Candidate Process: /Please note: Communications will be through e-mail and text. Ensure you have access to a valid e-mail/ Candidates are required to take and pass a pre-hire written mechanical skills assessment to schedule an interview Post-Offer: Drug Screen, Physical Assessment and Background Check Required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Read and comprehend electrical and instrumentation drawings. Competence with Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLC, and ControlLogix families), Human/Machine Interfaces (HMIs) such as AB PanelView, FactoryTalk View, Intellution FIX, and Wonderware. Troubleshoot PLC programs and be able to make programming changes when required. Understanding of industrial power circuits, installation practices, and general OSHA Safety practices. Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, pressure switches, temperature switches, weighing systems, in-line analyzers, valve actuators and positioners. Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot motor control systems including VFDs, servos, and robotic systems. Understanding of networking protocols and hardware (switches, routers, firewalls). Abide by GMPs as related to working in a food production facility. Experience with standard Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook is required. Minimum Qualifications: 18 years of age High School Diploma/ GED Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Authorized to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications: SAP experience preferred Good attendance is very important Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, reach, squat, climb steps, and move around machinery 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, hard hat, bump caps, 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 ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Support Center askhr@hersheys.com. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug testing and background check consistent with The Hershey Company's Employment Policies. Background checks include, but are not limited to the following: education verification, employment verification, criminal check, social security number verification. #LI-DS1 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). Required.
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).
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).
