Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Stuarts Draft Plant (3rd Shift)

Job Location:  Stuarts Draft, VA
Position Type:  Hourly



The Hershey Company Stuarts Draft plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Reese’s Pieces, Reese Cups, Reese Shapes, Reese Bars, Mr. Goodbar, Mounds, Almond Joy, NutRageous, Oh Henry, FastBreak, Whatchamacallit, Baking Chips, etc. in a high-speed complex environment.

 

Pay:
 

• Starting pay rate: $35.29 per hour
• $1.00 per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift
• Overtime potential
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

 

Benefits:
 

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)—Starting Day 1! 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
• Hershey Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

 

Shifts:  
 

• We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays
  • 2nd Shift work schedule: Monday – Friday 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm.  
  • 3rd Shift work schedule: Sunday – Thursday from 11:00 pm - 7:30 am  *Note: Current Opening is on 3rd shift.
• Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs.  Once your training period begins, you will be assigned to 1st shift for approximately 4 weeks, then moved to 3rd shift. You will be eligible to bid on other schedules, shifts and jobs when they are posted.  
• Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts. Mandatory overtime could be weekly, daily and/or weekends.

 

Interview / Hiring / Selection Process:
 

• Potentially qualified applicants will complete a written NOCTI skills assessment at the Stuarts Draft plant
• Candidates that pass the written NOCTI skills assessment will be scheduled for an onsite interview, followed by a hands-on skills assessment at the Stuarts Draft plant
• Post-offer Drug Screen & Background Check required

 

Summary:
 

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic:
 

• Maintains equipment parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. 

 

Required background skills and minimum qualifications shall include:
 

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in the industrial, military, or owner/operator trades environment. Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• The successful candidate must be able to effectively function in a fast-paced team environment
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be flexible to work any shift and work weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must have a basic understanding of PC’s and basic computer skills, machine shop & welding skills
• Must achieve a passing score on both a written and practical mechanical assessment
   

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is preferred
• Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is preferred
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology is preferred
• Experience with SAP Maintenance module is preferred

Physical Demands:
 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required to work around operating equipment, confined spaces, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, walk, climb ladders and bend

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, bump camps, 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.