Sanitation Utility

About Us

At Russell Stover, we love chocolate and take pride in our work. Every day, we embody our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. As part of our team, you’ll join the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. With over 100 years of craftsmanship, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s are made with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, available in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join us and help continue making chocolate lovers happy!

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, and sanitizes equipment per RSC guidelines to maintain FDA standards in the plant.
• Requests, receives, delivers, secures, and maintains products and materials required for the job.
• Operates and maintains machinery, equipment, and tools safely and proficiently according to guidelines and instructions.
• Reads and understands sanitation specifications established by RSC and follows them with supervision.
• Performs other clean-up activities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Reassembles plant machinery to prepare for each day’s production.
• Ensures the plant floor is 5S compliant before each production day.
• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Completes and follows FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support food safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly reports and takes appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor.
• Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without accommodation.
• Experience in an industrial cleaning environment.
• Ability to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend, and lift overhead.
• Ability to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing facility.
• A passion for cleaning.

Work Environment

• Safety First: Protective gear provided; GMP training on day one with daily safety tips.
• Surroundings: Work alongside equipment such as automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and chocolate candy banks/steels.
• Active & Engaging Work: On your feet for extended periods, moving around, climbing ladders, or lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable Climate: Climate-controlled environment in most roles.
• Appealing Smells: Sweet aromas of chocolate throughout the plant.
• Dress Code: Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for safety and hygiene.
• Allergens: Exposure to a variety of ingredients that may be considered food allergens.