Sanitation Team Lead - Hazleton Plant - Hershey Company : Job Details

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Posted Date: Jul 4, 2025

Requisition Number: 125738

Position Type: Hourly

Summary:

The Hershey Company Hazleton plant is a union facility producing products such as Cadbury, Milk Bars, Almond Bars, Extra Dark Bars, Caramel Bars, Candy Coated Eggs, and Kit Kat, in a high-speed environment. Under the supervision of the Sr. Sanitation Specialist, the Sanitation Team Leader oversees sanitation processes and staff, completing routine sanitation tasks as outlined below.

Pay:

$31.20/hour starting pay rate

OT potential

Manufacturing Incentive Plan eligible

Total Rewards:

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Hershey Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Shift:

Currently on Continuous Operations Schedule (COS) nights, from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am. Flexibility to work weekends, overtime, and holidays is required. New hires will train on first shift for 30-60 days before transitioning to the assigned schedule.

Candidate Process:

Qualified applicants will undergo a 60-minute onsite interview followed by a 20-minute facility tour. A post-offer drug screen and background check are required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and work alongside sanitation staff, providing direction and support.
• Ensure personnel are qualified, trained, and motivated.
• Coordinate daily interactions between sanitation and other departments, including across shifts.
• Maintain sanitation records and submit them monthly.
• Support CAPA processes and hygienic design improvements.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Support operational initiatives like Lean Manufacturing's Rapid Change Over.
• Ensure availability of tools, supplies, and equipment for sanitation tasks.
• Lead training for new sanitation team members.
• Oversee sanitation of production lines and facilities per the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Lead cleaning verification and validation programs.
• Support allergen cleaning and control measures.
• Manage staffing for line cleaning and routine sanitation.
• Report equipment issues and collaborate with repair contractors.
• Partner with vendors and support general maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment such as floor scrubbers, steamers, ice blasters, hand sprayers, and vacuums.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Flexible to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• At least 3 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, GMPs, HACCP, microbiology, chemical safety, and quality systems.
• Familiarity with GFSI and SQF standards, and relevant regulations (FDA, USDA, OSHA, EPA).
• Strong problem-solving and auditing skills.
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Knowledge of Environmental Monitoring is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Climb ladders and steps, work at high and confined locations.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and carry items weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Use all required tools and equipment effectively.