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.

Location: Lancaster, PA

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.

At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.

Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.

The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.

How will you fit in the big picture?

At Hershey’s Y&S Lancaster plant, you will help keep a high-speed manufacturing operation running safely, reliably, and in compliance with environmental requirements. You will operate and support the waste water pre-treatment and reverse osmosis water systems, coordinate defined technical work, and partner with plant operations, engineering, maintenance, EHS, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Your work will protect plant continuity, the surrounding environment, and our ability to make more moments of goodness.

What will you do?

Operate, monitor, test, inspect, and document waste water pre-treatment and reverse osmosis water systems, including system readings, treatment conditions, anaerobic reactor performance, and biogas operations.
Troubleshoot technical issues, identify root causes, coordinate corrective actions, and support maintenance and defined segments of improvement projects to strengthen reliability and operational efficiency.
Maintain required operating records, discharge parameters, permits, reports, and maintenance documentation in accordance with company and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
Coordinate residual, hazardous, and non-hazardous waste removal and support recycling activities that reduce waste sent to landfill.
Support environmental and safety programs, including stormwater monitoring, spill response, confined space, asbestos, and radiation safety activities, as assigned.
Work effectively with internal teams, on-site contractors, auditors, inspectors, and external agencies, and provide required training or documentation support.
Participate in an alternating on-call and weekend schedule and provide schedule flexibility to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: 1+ years of relevant experience in waste water treatment, water systems, environmental compliance, industrial utilities, manufacturing operations, or a related technical field.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or a related technical field preferred.

Working knowledge of waste water treatment and reverse osmosis water system operating principles.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, system data, and regulatory requirements.
Strong computer, documentation, communication, assessment, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Pennsylvania DEP Wastewater Operator certification required.

Benefits and Perks

At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.

Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility

Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $80,720 to $100,900 per year. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skill set, education, and training. In addition to a market-competitive base salary, our Total Rewards package includes performance‑based incentives and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support overall physical, mental, and financial well‑being (as applicable). Learn more about Hershey’s benefits and all the resources Hershey provides to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well‑being by visiting the Hershey Digital Employee Experience at www.askHRbenefits.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. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.
You can request an accommodation via phone or email.To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.

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