Flex Operator - Memphis Plant

The Hershey Company

Memphis, TN

Pay: $27+/hr

**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.

**Job Location:** Memphis, TN

**Position Type:** Hourly

**About the Facility:**

The Hershey Company Memphis Plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Ice Breakers®, Breath Savers®, and Good & Plenty® in a high-speed complex manufacturing environment.

**Pay:**

**Starting Pay Rate:** $26.76 per hour

• Great Overtime Potential!
• Bi-Weekly Paychecks!

**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
• Career Advancement Opportunities

**Shifts:**

We ask that you are flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

**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.