Sanitation Team Member

Mars Wrigley-Sanitation Team Member- Elizabethtown, PA

• Pay: Based on experience starting at $24.10+ / hour
• This site manufactures DOVE chocolate

Shift Schedule:

Shift: 1st Shift

Schedule: Monday- Friday

Hours: 7:30am-4pm

(Flexible pending business needs)

Description of Role:

The Sanitation Team Member is an environmental microbiological risk management role that requires performing protocols in sanitation and plant hygiene at the site. The role will support the strategy, development, implementation, and sustainability of a cleaning and sanitation program to meet regulatory, global, and corporate requirements related to food safety, sanitation, and pest control. 

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, or sanitation, or GMP
• Proficiency in software systems, including MS Office and e-mail

Physical Requirements:

• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This location processes milk and soy; please exercise caution if you have a milk or soy allergy
• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs).
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours.
• Capable of working with chemicals in hot, cold, dusty, and wet conditions.
• Proficient at using a computer and capable of using a computer screen for shifts up to 8 hours.
• Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Technical degree (Bachelors) or certification(s)
• Previous experience in quality control or food-related industry
• Fluent in Spanish
• Experience in Kleanz, Weever, Nexus

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

• Works closely with Engineering, Site QFS, Operations, and contractors.
• Support activities to verify GMP and cleaning effectiveness. Help drive cleaning events/activities. This may occasionally require weekend or night shift hours.
• Promote GMP, sanitation, and Q&FS compliance on-site and off-site as needed.
• Create and verify SSOPs.  This may occasionally require weekend or night shift hours.
• Train operators and contractor personnel on Sanitation Procedures, proper chemical usage, and handling.
• Develop and maintain electronic Master Cleaning Schedules, trackers, etc., utilizing designated programs such as Kleanz, Weever, Nexus, etc.
• Any ad hoc requests as requested within scope.

Total Rewards 

• Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $24.10/hour+
• Annual Bonus and Merit Increases 
• Benefits Starting Day One: 
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental 
  • Up to 6% 401(k) match 
  • Vacation time 
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • Short/Long-Term Disability 
  • 18 weeks parental leave 
• Relocation will not be offered

What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.