Sanitation Team Lead - Hazleton Plant

Hershey Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sanitation Team Lead for its Hazleton plant. This pivotal role involves overseeing sanitation processes and leading a dedicated team to ensure compliance with stringent hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in food manufacturing sanitation, knowledge of food safety regulations, and the ability to motivate and train staff. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values its employees and offers a rewarding work environment with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Hershey Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Manufacturing Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sanitation in a food manufacturing environment required.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sanitation processes and lead sanitation staff effectively.
• Maintain sanitation records and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Sanitation Knowledge

Hygienic Design

Pest Control

HACCP

Microbiology

Chemical Safety

Auditing Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Floor Scrubber

Cold Jet (ice blaster)

Hand Sprayers/Foamers

55-Gallon Shop Vacuum

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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 the 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 the 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. This includes peers across shifts.
• 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 the 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 the Sanitation Specialist when any equipment is not functioning and provide details of the problem with equipment and work with service repair contractors while onsite to complete repairs.
• Working in partnership with vendors and support sanitation team with general maintenance, troubleshooting, and operating equipment listed below:
• Floor Scrubber – replacing brushes and motors as needed.
• Steamer & Attachments – switch out attachments and drain lines as needed.
• Cold Jet (ice blaster) – Handling dry ice, working with blades, connecting hoses, etc.
• Hand Sprayers/Foamers – For use when cleaning process drains. Wear chemical PPE (face shield, goggles, apron, booties, and chemical gloves) as needed.
• 55-Gallon Shop Vacuum – Hook up attachments and clean all parts as needed.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be flexible to work all shifts. To be placed on a 12-hour continuous operations schedule.
• Must be 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.
• Knowledge of Environmental Monitoring is preferred.

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.