

Operator Sanitation - Edgerton Plant
Hershey Co.
Posted Thursday, March 13, 2025
Posting ID: 124664
Edgerton, KS
Posted Date: Mar 12, 2025
Requisition Number: 124664
We are mixing up something new in Edgerton, KS. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards. Each bag of Dot's Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. The Dot's Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to come be a part of our team in the Edgerton, KS location.
Pay:
• Starting pay is $19.75/hr
• Shift differential of $2/hr for overnight shifts
• Up to $1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment
Total Rewards
• Day shifts available- 12 hr shifts.
• Schedule assignment is determined by plant needs and confirmed during an interview.
B Shift - Week 1, Wed - Sat 5a - 5p, Week 2, Thurs - Sat 5a - 5p
C Shift - Week 1, Sun - Tues 5p - 5a, Week 2, Sun - Wed 5p - 5a
Candidate Process:
Please note-communications will be through phone, email and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email
The Sanitation Technician ensures that the building is kept in pristine condition, and all the equipment inside is maintained in a clean and serviceable manner. This means completing all sanitation as scheduled on the Master Sanitation Schedule. They will complete sanitation projects as directed, as well as ensure that all cleaning tools and chemicals are organized and adequately supplied for the company's needs. This person will also engage in quality and safety measures daily, such as maintaining the standards put forth in the Safety Program and Food Safety Management Program.
Essential Job Function:
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 contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).
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Requisition Number: 124664
We are mixing up something new in Edgerton, KS. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards. Each bag of Dot's Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. The Dot's Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to come be a part of our team in the Edgerton, KS location.
Pay:
• Starting pay is $19.75/hr
• Shift differential of $2/hr for overnight shifts
• Up to $1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment
Total Rewards
- • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)- Starting Day 1 !
- • 401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Bonus of $500, when eligible
• Day shifts available- 12 hr shifts.
• Schedule assignment is determined by plant needs and confirmed during an interview.
B Shift - Week 1, Wed - Sat 5a - 5p, Week 2, Thurs - Sat 5a - 5p
C Shift - Week 1, Sun - Tues 5p - 5a, Week 2, Sun - Wed 5p - 5a
Candidate Process:
Please note-communications will be through phone, email and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email
- Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview
- Post-Offer Background Check required
- Drug Screen required
The Sanitation Technician ensures that the building is kept in pristine condition, and all the equipment inside is maintained in a clean and serviceable manner. This means completing all sanitation as scheduled on the Master Sanitation Schedule. They will complete sanitation projects as directed, as well as ensure that all cleaning tools and chemicals are organized and adequately supplied for the company's needs. This person will also engage in quality and safety measures daily, such as maintaining the standards put forth in the Safety Program and Food Safety Management Program.
Essential Job Function:
- Follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations
- Maintain good attendance.
- Have experience with a food processing sanitation program.
- Understand the safety measures necessary for all equipment operation and cleaning.
- Understand how to contact external support needed for all issues that arise.
- Demonstrate the ability to work from verbal instructions and manuals for cleaning procedures.
- Inspect and maintain overall cleanliness of the building.
- Manage scheduled work list to maintain timely completion of all cleaning projects.
- Plan, track, and monitor all master sanitation activities on a scheduled basis.
- Maintain records of cleaning for all food contact equipment.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Manage cleaning tools and chemicals in the facility and ensure they are kept and returned to the right place.
- Manage cleaning tools and chemicals in the facility and ensure all quantities are at an adequate level.
- Understand the Food Safety Management Plan and ensure all quality measures are met and issues are eliminated.
- Understand the contents of Dot's Safety Program and ensure all measures are met and any hazards are eliminated.
- Complete all training as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned
- Proven experience in sanitation work.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively.
- Ability to bend, twist, and stand on your feet for an entire shift
- Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures.
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 contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.