Sanitation

Role overview

This opportunity is based in Plymouth, Indiana, where a growing Dot’s Pretzels operation is expanding its team. The company emphasizes high quality standards, strong relationships, and a family-oriented culture. The sanitation role is focused on keeping the plant’s common areas and processing spaces clean, organized, and compliant with sanitation expectations.

Pay and schedule

• Starting wage: $21.16 per hour
• Pay is issued every two weeks
• Night shift is available
• Shift length: 12 hours, from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am
• The plant may run on different shift patterns depending on candidate preference and site requirements
• One schedule option is a 2-2-3 rotation: 2 days working, 2 days off, 3 days working, 2 days off, 2 days working, 3 days off
• This rotation typically results in 3 to 4 working days per week

Total rewards

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one
• 401(k) retirement plan with a strong company match
• Paid time off

Key responsibilities

The position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing either the plant’s shared areas or the processing room. Work includes sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, and removing trash as needed.

Daily duties

• Restock and manage supply rooms when needed
• Prepare and fill cleaning chemical proportions as required
• Operate cleaning and material-handling equipment such as hand jacks, manlifts, booms, floor scrubbers, KaiVac units, and related tools
• Carry out periodic deep-cleaning tasks to meet third-party audit standards and follow direction from the Sanitation Manager
• Apply and understand 5S principles
• Record all cleaning and sanitation work performed
• Clean computers, control panels, extruder motors and gear boxes, exterior electrical cabinets, electrical lines, carts and containers, ladders, fan filters and vents, walls and floor mats, sink and wash-pit areas, mixer platforms, die storage rooms, pump stations, and scales in the processing area

Hiring process

• Recruitment communication will come through phone, email, and text, so candidates should have access to a valid email account
• Qualified applicants will be contacted by phone to arrange an onsite interview
• A background check and drug screening will be completed after an offer is made

Work environment and physical demands

• The job is performed in a manufacturing setting
• Candidates should be in good physical condition to handle the work
• Requires standing, walking, using hands to finger/handle/feel, reaching with arms, and talking/hearing
• Frequent standing and walking are part of the role
• Regular lifting and moving up to 25 lbs is expected
• Occasional lifting or moving up to 50 lbs is required, along with passing an annual lift test
• Safety gear may be required or recommended, including eye protection with side shields, hearing protection, and hair/beard nets

Equal opportunity and accommodation

The employer provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or other legally protected categories. The company also states that reasonable accommodation can be requested if a disability makes it difficult to use the online application process. Accommodation requests can be made by phone or email, including a voicemail at +1 877-804-1794 or an email to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com with “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line.

Additional information

The above details are meant to describe the general nature and level of this work and are not a complete list of every duty, qualification, or working condition.

The company also notes that applicants and employees may request reasonable accommodation if needed to access or use the application process due to a disability.