Sanitation Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sanitation Worker
Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining a clean and safe food production environment across multiple shifts in a refrigerated facility that produces hummus and salsa. As a sanitation worker on third shift, you will clean and sanitize processing rooms and equipment to support consistent, high-quality food production while following strict hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean processing rooms, including walls, doors, ceilings, carts, tables, and drains, to maintain a sanitary food production environment.
• Remove any packaging materials or food items left in the production area to prevent contamination and ensure a clutter-free workspace.
• Pre-rinse equipment and items with water using a hose to remove food residue before applying cleaning products.
• Apply soap to equipment and surfaces using a mobile foaming unit, ensuring full coverage in accordance with sanitation procedures.
• Scrub equipment and surfaces using the appropriate color-coded brushes to comply with hygiene and cross-contamination prevention standards.
• Rinse away all soap residue using a water hose to ensure equipment and surfaces are free of cleaning chemicals.
• Inspect items and areas for cleanliness after washing and re-clean as necessary to meet sanitation standards.
• Sanitize equipment and surfaces using a central sanitizer hose to ensure compliance with food safety requirements.
• Perform general janitorial duties such as mopping floors, cleaning drains, and maintaining common areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Conduct visual inspections of equipment and work areas to verify cleanliness and report any issues or maintenance needs.
• Support environmental services tasks as needed to maintain a safe and hygienic facility.
• Follow all safety, hygiene, and quality procedures while working around mechanical equipment and production machinery.
• Work consistently on third shift and adapt to a cold, refrigerated environment while wearing full personal protective equipment.

• Experience in a janitorial or housekeeping role, preferably in an industrial or production environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs to handle equipment, tools, and cleaning tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand on your feet for 8 hours and perform repetitive cleaning tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with inspection, mopping, and general janitorial duties in a facility setting.
• Comfort working in a food and beverage environment with strict sanitation and hygiene standards.
• Reliability and consistent attendance, with dependable transportation to support a set shift schedule.
• Ability to follow detailed cleaning procedures and use color-coded tools to prevent cross-contamination.
• Capability to use hoses, foaming units, and sanitizing systems safely and effectively.

• Background in food and beverage production is a plus, though experience in other industrial or automotive environments is also valuable.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment such as filling machines and mixers that operate on pneumatics and hydraulics, including valves and hoses.
• Experience with environmental services or facility maintenance tasks.
• Comfort working around mechanical and machine operating processes, including weight checks and basic mechanical awareness.
• Willingness to work mandatory Saturdays and potential Sunday shifts as production needs require.

Employees benefit from comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, starting on the first day of the month following the date of hire. The organization offers short-term and long-term disability options, as well as HSA and FSA programs to support financial wellness and healthcare planning. Paid time off is available, with eligibility including at least one week of PTO in the first year, supporting work-life balance and personal time. The facility promotes a culture of safety, cleanliness, and teamwork, where employees contribute directly to the production of high-quality food products in a stable, growth-oriented environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a food and beverage production facility where hummus and salsa are manufactured, with most production areas kept cold due to refrigerated conditions. Sanitation workers operate primarily on third shift but may support other shifts as needed, with standard shift options of 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. The schedule runs Monday through Friday, with Saturdays mandatory and the potential for Sunday work depending on production demands. The environment includes processing rooms, mechanical equipment, and industrial cleaning systems such as hoses, mobile foaming units, and central sanitizer lines. Team members must be comfortable fully suiting up in appropriate personal protective equipment, including lab coats, hair nets, beard nets, and other required PPE, while working in cold, refrigerated spaces and around active production equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ferndale, MI.

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $16.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Ferndale,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.