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General Labor (3rd Shift) - Lancaster Plant

The Hershey Company
life insurance, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Lancaster
400 Running Pump Rd (Show on map)
Jul 27, 2026
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Depending on your location and the specific role you apply for, additional disclosures about our use of AI in recruitment may be provided to you separately. General Labor (3rd Shift) - Lancaster Plant Posted Date: Jul 24, 2026 Requisition Number: 129811 Location: Lancaster, PA Come Make More Moments of Goodness with us as General Labor! The Hershey Company Y&S Lancaster plant is a Non-Union plant producing Licorice Products such as Twizzlers, Nibs, and Pull & Peel, in a high-speed complex environment.As a General Laborer, you will work in a variety of roles 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. Learn more about being a general laborer here!https://mfgjobpreview.hersheys.com/ PLEASE INCLUDE A RESUME OR WORK EXPERINCE WHEN APPLYING! ANTICIPATED START DATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 Pay: $23.99($1 dollar more after training + $1 dollar shift differential) Manufacturing Incentive Plan Eligible Great Overtime Potential! 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 starting Day 1! Shifts: This position is hiring for 3rd shift (10:30pm-6:30am).All General Labor roles are 8 hours shifts but could be drafted to work overtimeup to 12 hours. All new hires will complete their first week of orientation on 1st shift. We ask that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime and holidays. Schedule assignment upon hire is determined by plant needs. New hires are eligible to bid to a different shift within their assigned department, beginning day 1 (awarded based on seniority within that department). Mandatory overtime could be up to 12 hours a day/7 days a week. Candidate Process: 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 interview (ensure you have access to a valid email). Post-Offer Drug Screen and Background Check required Valid ID required Job Description: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Operating processing and/or packaging equipment. Operating a fork truck. Following and interpreting information from processes including, performing various quality checks (i.e. metal detectors, date codes, and weight systems) and following Autonomous Maintenance Programs (cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating equipment). Observing all safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and good housekeeping practices. Minimum Qualifications: At least 18 years of age at time of hire Authorized to work in the United States High School diploma or GED Certificate Ability to read, write, and comprehend English Ability to understand and perform basic mathematics Basic computer knowledge with ability to find and enter information Must be flexible to work any shift during a 24-hour period (1st / 2nd / 3rd) and any variation of shift length (e.g. 8 hours or 12 hours) 1st / 2nd / 3rd (8- or 12-hour shifts) Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by state and federal law: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Work from heights and in confined spaces Repetitive use of hands, wrists, and forearms Work in variable temperatures (60-100 degrees Fahrenheit) Walking and standing for the majority of the shift Reaching, bending, stooping and crawling 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. 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 contactthe HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com). Nearest Major Market: Lancaster