Sanitation Operator - B shift- Edgerton, KS

Pretzels, Inc; Edgerton (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & V

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus of $500

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Edgerton, KS is seeking a Sanitation Operator for B shift. You will ensure the building and equipment are cleaned and maintained according to the Master Sanitation Schedule, supporting food safety and quality initiatives.

The role requires prior sanitation experience in a food processing setting, adherence to FDA and OSHA rules, and the ability to follow detailed sanitation procedures. We offer comprehensive benefits and a competitive starting wage.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sanitation work.
• Prior experience with a food processing sanitation program.

Responsibilities

• Follow FDA health and OSHA safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of the building and equipment.
• Plan, track, and monitor sanitation activities.
• Maintain records of cleaning for food contact equipment.
• Ensure tools and chemicals are stored properly.
• Complete training as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Food processing sanitation program

Job description

• Post-Offer Background Check required

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Sanitation Operator - B shift- Edgerton, KS

Posted Date: Aug 13, 2026

Requisition Number: 128957

Location: Edgerton, Kansas

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 become part of our team in the Edgerton, KS location.

Pay

• Starting pay is $20.25/hr
• Up to $1.00 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

Shift

• B Shift: 5a - 5p; 12HR; One week: Wed; Next Week:Thurs - Sat

Candidate Process

Please note-communications will be through phone, email and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email

• A recruiter will contact qualified applicants to schedule a phone screen.
• Post-Offer Background Check required
• Drug Screen required

Job Summary

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.
• 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

Position Qualifications

• Proven experience in sanitation work.
• Prior experience with a food processing sanitation program.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• 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 above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions.

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.

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