The Hershey Company

Operation Excellence

May - August 2022 • Hazleton, PA

What I liked

The environment of the place.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have enjoyed more my time in the company.

Advice

Don't be afraid to fail.

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Lean Manufacturing COE Intern

May - August 2022 • Hershey, PA

What I liked

Employee store at the corporate office and each plant with merchandise and very reduced price products Traveled to multiple plant locations on various assignments, received tour plants Modern corporate office with celebrations/events held for employees often Free gourmet pizza on Wednesdays Came home smelling like chocolate, peanut butter, and/or KitKat wafer after visiting plant locations Large bowls of chocolate and non-chocolate items in every room Sampled fresh products on-site and participated in taste testing

What I wish was different

Summer internship did not align with Supply Chain Co-ops, so no large intern group projects

Advice

If you get the chance to take on a project at a plant, take it and make sure to stop at the employee store!

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Packaging systems engineering

August 2021 • Hershey, PA

What I liked

Friendly environment and location

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

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Engineering Intern

May - August 2020 • Stuarts Draft, VA

What I liked

Everyone was extremely friendly, and really wanted to help me succeed. I loved being able to own my own projects and have the freedom to explore the plant.

What I wish was different

Wish I had more time to finish my projects.

Advice

Reach out to people and introduce yourself early to start building connections.

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Production Worker

June - August 2020 • Hershey, PA

What I liked

Working with other people and learning about the manufacturing of masks.

What I wish was different

I wish it wasn’t during quarantine.

Advice

A lot of work goes behind the making of masks

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Parking Attendant

June 2019 • Hershey, PA

What I liked

I liked working with people my age and in similar situations like me.

What I wish was different

I wish that it had more to do with interacting with the guests that come to Chocolate World.

Advice

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Project Facilities Intern

June - August 2019 • Hershey, PA

What I liked

I liked the nice offices and the general work environment The Hershey Company provides. I appreciated how my fellow coworkers were very welcoming during my first week of the internship. Lastly, the managers of The Hershey Company are extremely reliable and trustworthy.

What I wish was different

I wish I worked more on design, rather than modifying structures that were already built.

Advice

Be respectful towards your managers because you can make life long connections with them.

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Employee Support Intern

May - August 2019 • Hershey, PA

What I liked

the managers

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

Take every opportunity you get

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Category Strategy and Insights Intern

April - December 2019 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

The office is welcoming, personable, and awesome- and the work was challenging but fulfilling! I learned a whole lot about the CPG industry as a whole, as well as where my skills and ideas came into play. I was given autonomy most of the time, but had a great team to work with too.

What I wish was different

I wish the intern training had been a little more extensive / organized! I also wish the office set up looked and felt a little bit more welcoming (although nothing is wrong with it- this is just my preference!)

Advice

Ask a million questions, each and every one you have. Bring a confident, can-do attitude to work, make time to get to know the people around you, and Hershey will make an investment in you!

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Hershey, PA

What I liked

I loved the dynamic nature of the work; each day brought new challenges and new people to work with. I learned so much about manufacturing and the chocolate was simply an added bonus!

What I wish was different

I was the only intern at the Plant which was a little isolating, but it also pushed me outside my comfort zone and gave me confidence in what I could do.

Advice

Take risks! Manufacturing is not something I thought I would be interested in, but it turned out there was a lot of assumptions that I had that were not true, and I also enjoyed learning about industrial technology. I learned so much about all the steps that go into bringing one bag of Hershey Kisses to the stores.

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Category Management Intern

March 2018 • Meridian, ID

What I liked

Great development opportunity

What I wish was different

Advice

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Performer

May 2018 • Hershey, PA

What I liked

Bringing smiles to guests’ faces.

What I wish was different

How hot this summer was! The costumes were early 1900s wear with full length skirts and long-sleeved shirts.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to come out of your comfort zone.

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Stuarts Draft, VA

What I liked

Great people

What I wish was different

I wish there was more interaction with other Engineers in the Department

Advice

Apply early

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Internal Audit Intern

May - August 2018 • Hershey, PA

What I liked

I loved working for such an iconic brand, like Hershey’s! The company culture and mission was amazing, and everyone I met was so willing to open up opportunities for me to learn and grow.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Sales Intern

May 2016 • Buffalo, NY

What I liked

The company really cares for their employees.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Always work hard even if your job is labeled as an "internship". You never know what the future could bring! I now work as a full time Retail Sales Representative for The Hershey Company!

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