Sanitation Utility - Robinson Plant

Job Title: Sanitation Utility - Robinson Plant 

Location:  Robinson, IL (US) 

Position Type:  Hourly 

Anticipated Start Date:April 2026

Pay: 

• Starting Payrate: $22.01/hr 

• Shift Differential & Overtime Potential! 

• Eligibility to bid for higher graded positions after successful completion of probation period 

Total Rewards 

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)—Starting Day 1! 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match 

• Hershey Stock Purchase Program 

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability 

• Career Advancement Opportunities starting Day 1! 

Shifts: 

• This opening is for a 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule, night shift available (6pm-6am). 

• We ask that you are flexible to work weekends, overtime and holidays 

• Schedule assignment upon hire is determined by plant needs. New hires are eligible to bid to a different shift within their assigned department, beginning day 1 (awarded based on seniority within that department). 

Candidate Process: 

• Qualified applicants will receive an email to schedule for an onsite interview.* 

• Post-Offer Drug Screen and Background Check required* 

          *Valid ID required 

Job Description: 

Come Make More Moments of Goodness with us in a Sanitation Utility role! 

Summary of Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for routine cleaning 

• Participate in training to maintain janitorial and chemical knowledge 

• Perform the cleaning of areas such as floors, walls, sinks, stools, windows, tables and chairs, and air vents 

• Operation of floor scrubber as needed 

• Perform other duties as assigned such as taking out the trash, mopping, sweeping, dusting, and filling all dispensers on the plant floor 

• Operation of hi lifts, cleaning equipment, chemical dispensing systems, lock out tag out (LOTO), and disassembling and assembling equipment will be required 

• Handle a variety of cleaning chemicals 

• Understanding of cleaning practices 

• Must be able to work in a wet environment around operating equipment and be exposed to cleaning chemicals 

• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) 

• Basic knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Food Safety, and Quality plans 

• Establish and sustain effective relationships with all employees in order to foster an environment where innovation and cooperation are used to solve problems 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities 

 Required Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire 

• Must possess a High School diploma/GED at time of hire 

• Must be authorized to work in the United States 

• Must be flexible to work any shift - 1st / 2nd / 3rd & 12hr 

• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime 

• Must be able to lift up to 35-50 lbs. 

• Light to moderate physical activity required to include but no limited to: stand, reach, stoop, crawl, bend, and climb ladders