Sanitation- Bluffton Plant

About the role

We are mixing up something new in Bluffton, IN. 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.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitizing either the common areas of the plant or the processing room by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming and emptying trash as needed.
• Inventory and stocking of supply rooms as needed.
• Filling proportions with cleaning chemicals as needed.
• Operating hand jacks, manlifts, boom, floor scrubbers, KaiVacs and other cleaning equipment as required.
• Periodic deep cleaning of facilities as outlined by 3rd party audit requirements and as instructed by the Sanitation Manager.
• Understanding and implementing 5S programs.
• Documenting all cleaning activities.
• Cleaning all computer stations, control panels, extruder motors/gear boxes, electrical cabinets (exterior), electrical lines, containers/carts, ladders, fan filters/vents, walls/floor mats, sink area/wash pit, mixer platforms, die storage room, pump station, and scales in the processing area.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• High School diploma or GED.
• One-month related experience or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals.

Qualifications

• Must be in good physical condition to perform the tasks assigned.
• Must be able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands/arms, and talk/hear.
• Frequently required to stand and walk and lift/move up to 25lbs.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds (and pass the annual lift test).
• Work environment conditions may require/recommend the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, side shields, hearing protection and hair/beard nets.

Benefits

• Total Rewards: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) starting day 30, 401(k) Retirement Plan, $1000 referral bonus, Paid Time Off.

Pay

• Weekly pay
• $500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

Schedule

• Night shift available
• 12-hour shift (7pm-7am)
• Working 3-4 days/week (One week: Sun, Wed, Thurs, Next week: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat). This is a 2-2-3 schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off rotation)

Candidate Process

• Please note- communication will be through phone, email, and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email address.
• Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview.
• Post Offer background check, drug screen, and physical assessment required.

Physical Demands

• Must be in good physical condition to perform the tasks assigned.
• Must be able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands/arms, and talk/hear.
• Frequently required to stand and walk and lift/move up to 25lbs.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds (and pass the annual lift test).
• Work environment conditions may require/recommend the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, side shields, hearing protection and hair/beard nets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.