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Sanitation Technician- Memphis Plant

The Hershey Company
life insurance, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Tennessee, Memphis
975 Kansas St (Show on map)
Jan 10, 2026

Sanitation Technician- Memphis Plant
Posted Date:

Jan 8, 2026
Requisition Number:

127359

Job Title: Sanitation Technician- Memphis Plant

Location: Memphis, TN



Anticipated Start Date: March 9th



Pay:



  • Starting Payrate: $21.09/hr.
  • Will increase to $22.28/hr once certifications are obtained
  • Shift Differentials and Overtime Potential!



Total Rewards



  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)-Starting Day 1!
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match
  • Hershey Stock Purchase Program
  • Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability



Shifts:



  • We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and some holidays.
  • Schedule assignment upon hire is determined by plant needs. Once your training period begins, you will be assigned to a shift and/or schedule based on current plant need. You will be eligible to bid on other schedules, shifts and jobs.

    • Openings are on 2nd and 3rd shift.
    • Regular schedule is 8-hours. Mandatory overtime could be weekly, daily (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts).





Candidate Process:



  • Qualified applicants will receive an email to schedule for an onsite interview (ensure you have access to a valid email) *
  • Post-Offer Drug Screen, Physical Assessment and Background Check required*

    • *Valid ID required





Job Description:


The Hershey Company Memphis plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, and Good & Plenty, in a high-speed complex environment. This position is responsible for all sanitation aspects of the plant.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:



  • Must be able to operate a forklift, man lift, and genie boom lift
  • Must maintain the cleaning, inspection, and general maintenance checks on all scrubbers
  • Must be able to learn the infrastructure-related cleaning procedures throughout the facility.
  • Must be able apply detail cleaning procedures throughout the plant
  • Must be able to learn and adhere to the Facility's Waste Management Program
  • Must be able to learn and adhere to the facility's GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices) and HAZCOMM (Chemical Safety) requirements
  • Must have the ability to work as a team player and have strong communication skills
  • Must ensure your area meets the housekeeping standards throughout your shift
  • Must be flexible to do any job that is assigned and participate in departmental meetings as required


Minimum Requirements:




  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must possess a high school diploma/GED
  • Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
  • Must be flexible to work any shift during a 24-hour period (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and any variation of shift length (8 hours or 12 hours)
  • Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Must have the ability to understand and perform basic mathematics
  • Must possess basic computer knowledge with ability to find and enter information
  • Must be able to regularly stand and walk; and occasionally sit, bend at waist, turn, climb ladders and work from heights up to 30ft






Nearest Major Market: Memphis

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