Summer Help 2026 - Robinson Plant

Apply now »Summer Help 2026 - Robinson PlantPosted Date: May 7, 2026Requisition Number: 128732Location: Robinson, IL (US)Come Make More Moments of Goodness with us this summer at Hershey!Summer temporary positions available - No experience required!Program Dates: May 2026 – August 2026 (flexible end date in August based on your schedule!)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 weekCore SchedulesShift(s) to be determined during 1st week1st shift: Monday through Friday 6am-2pm2nd shift: Monday through Friday 2pm-10pm3rd shift: Sunday through Thursday 10pm – 6amContinuous Operations Shift: 6pm-6am or 6am-6pm, four days on - four days offOvertime required as scheduledJuly 4th, Independence Day, off!Candidate ProcessComplete applicationPost-Offer Drug Screen and Background Check required *No interview required valid ID requiredJob DescriptionThe 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 ResponsibilitiesPacking and constructing boxes as assignedResponsible for moving materials, supplies, and finished goods through the facility with a manual or electric pallet jackInspect and examine materials and finished goods for quality concernsHand palletizing of productFollow proper lot tracking proceduresStack skids or pallets in designated areaClean up and dispose of scrap, cardboard, and strapping to place in proper containers or designated areaComplete rework processPerforms cleaning dutiesMeet daily production goalsPerform other duties as assigned and requiredMinimum QualificationsMust be at least 18 years of ageMust posses a High School Diploma/GEDMust be able to lift up to 35-50 lbs.Must be authorized to work in the United StatesProficiency of the English language (read, write, and speak English)Preferred QualificationsExperience in production, packing or manufacturing settingExperience operating an electric pallet jackThe 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 VeteransIf you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).Apply now »