Sanitation Worker

Sanitation WorkerJoin a dynamic team in a food and beverage environment where you will contribute to maintaining cleanliness and safety in the production areas. This role involves working in cold conditions as the majority of the Salsa & Hummus areas are refrigerated. We are seeking dedicated sanitation workers for third shift operations.Responsibilities:Clean items in the processing rooms including walls, doors, ceilings, carts, tables, and drains.Remove any packaging material or food items left in the production area.Pre-rinse items with water using a hose to remove food residue.Apply soap using a mobile foaming unit and scrub with the appropriate color-coded brush.Rinse away all soap residue with a water hose.Inspect items for cleanliness and re-clean if necessary.Sanitize using a central sanitizer hose.Essential Skills:Experience in a janitorial or housekeeping role.Ability to lift 40 lbs.Capable of standing for 8 hours.Additional Skills & Qualifications:Experience with industrial equipment such as filling machines and mixers, which operate on pneumatics, hydraulics, with valves and hoses.Why Work Here?Enjoy comprehensive benefits from the first day of the month following your hire date, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Access Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options. Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO) with eligibility for one week in the first year.Work Environment:Work in a food and beverage environment where cleanliness is key. Most of the work areas are cold, requiring comfort with fully suiting up in appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as lab coats, hair nets, and beard nets. Shifts include 6 am - 2:30 pm, 2:30 pm - 11 pm, and 10:30 pm - 6 am, Monday through Friday, with mandatory Saturdays and potential Sunday shifts.Job Type & Location:This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ferndale, MI.Pay and Benefits:The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $16.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)Workplace Type:This is a fully onsite position in Ferndale, MI.Application Deadline:This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.