Sanitation Team Lead - Hazleton Plant

Hershey Company; Hazle Township (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sanitation Team Lead to oversee sanitation processes at its Hazleton plant. This role involves ensuring compliance with sanitation standards, leading a team, and maintaining records while coordinating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food safety, sanitation management, and relevant regulations. Join a company known for its commitment to quality and employee growth, where your leadership will contribute to maintaining a clean and safe production environment. If you have a passion for food safety and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Hershey Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Manufacturing Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sanitation within food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sanitation processes and staff, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Maintain sanitation records and lead training for new team members.

Skills

Sanitation Management

Hygienic Design

Pest Control

HACCP Knowledge

Microbiology

Chemical Safety

Quality Systems

Auditing Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in Food Manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

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Sanitation Team Lead - Hazleton Plant

Posted Date: Jan 22, 2025

Requisition Number: 124162

Summary:
The Hershey Company Hazleton plant is a Union plant producing products such as Cadbury, Milk Bars, Almond Bars, Extra Dark Bars, Caramel Bars, Candy Coated Eggs, and Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment. Under direction of the Sr. Sanitation Specialist, the Sanitation Team Leader’s primary role is to oversee the sanitation processes and sanitation employees within the facility while completing routine sanitation tasks as outlined below.

Pay:

• $30.18/hour Starting Pay Rate
• OT Potential
• Manufacturing Incentive Plan Eligible

Total Rewards:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
• Hershey Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Shift:

• Our current need is on COS (Continuous Operations Schedule) nights from 7:00 pm - 7:00 am.
• We require that you are flexible to work weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
• New hire will train on 1st shift for 30-60 days before transitioning to assigned work schedule.

Candidate Process:

• Qualified applicants will complete a 60-minute onsite interview followed by a 20-minute tour of the facility.
• Post-Offer Drug Screen and Background Check required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working lead who provides direction to and works alongside sanitation staff.
• Ensure that personnel have proper qualifications, are properly trained, and motivated to work productively both as part of a team and individually.
• Support with coordinating and administering daily interaction between the assigned area of responsibility and all other departments in the plant.
• Responsible for maintaining all Sanitation records; turning them into the sanitation specialist at the end of the month.
• Provide support with ensuring CAPA (corrective and preventive actions) process for sanitation and hygienic design improvement plans are followed.
• Communicate appropriate information to peers by utilizing informal and formal communications.
• Support operational initiatives through Lean Manufacturing’s Rapid Change Over methods impacting sanitation and HD.
• Ensure that necessary tools, supplies, and equipment are available to perform sanitation tasks effectively.
• Lead training of new sanitation team members on shift.
• Provide leadership to production personnel to complete production line and facility sanitation as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule including outside grounds.
• Lead and support cleaning verification and validation programs to prove effectiveness of the sanitation program.
• Support allergen cleaning and control measures within the facility.
• Ensure appropriate staffing for support of line cleaning and routine cleaning by partnering with labor scheduling.
• Responsible for informing Sanitation Specialist when any equipment is not functioning and provide details of the problem with equipment.
• Working in partnership with vendors and support sanitation team with general maintenance, troubleshooting and operating equipment.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be flexible to work all shifts and available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in sanitation in a food manufacturing environment is required.
• Knowledge in Sanitation, Hygienic Design, Pest Control, HACCP, Microbiology, Chemical Safety, and Quality Systems.
• Knowledge of Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) standards and the certification process.
• Knowledge of OSHA, FDA, USDA, and EPA regulations.
• Auditing and problem-solving skills.
• Communication with cross-functional teams.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, SAP.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Climb ladders and steps.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Carry items weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to work in high locations / confined locations.
• Ability to use all required tools and equipment to perform required tasks.