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