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Sanitation Utility - Robinson Plant

The Hershey Company
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Feb 2026
💰 $42,540/yr

About the role

Job Title: Sanitation Utility - Robinson Plant 

Location:  Robinson, IL (US) 

Position Type:  Hourly 

 

Anticipated Start Date: March 2026

 

Pay: 

  • Starting Payrate: $21.27/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 

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