Sanitation Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sanitation Worker

Job Description

The sanitation worker supports one of three production departments—Wet Mix, Dry Mix, or Frozen—by disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling machinery and maintaining a clean, safe work area. This is a hands-on, physical role that plays a key part in keeping food production operations running smoothly and in compliance with cleanliness and safety standards. The position follows daily, weekly, and monthly task sheets to ensure all sanitation and cleaning requirements are consistently met.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble production machines in the Wet Mix, Dry Mix, or Frozen departments for thorough cleaning and sanitation.
• Clean and sanitize all machine components and surrounding areas, ensuring they meet food safety and GMP standards.
• Reassemble machines correctly after cleaning and verify they are ready for safe operation.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and general janitorial duties around the machine and production areas.
• Follow daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation task sheets to complete all required cleaning activities on schedule.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitation of any equipment or areas related to food production as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with food production and sanitation guidelines.
• Handle materials and equipment safely, including moving items in and out of freezers when required.
• Communicate any equipment or sanitation issues to appropriate personnel to support continuous, safe production operations.
• Work extended hours, including up to 60-hour work weeks when needed, to support production and sanitation demands.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly in a physical work environment.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with sanitation, cleaning, and janitorial tasks in a production or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with food production processes such as mixing, blending, and bakery operations.
• Understanding of sanitation practices and procedures, including proper cleaning and sanitizing techniques.
• Ability to work with and around production machinery, including basic machine operation support.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a food production environment.
• Reliability and commitment to consistent attendance and completing assigned tasks.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team in a production setting.
• Ability to work up to 60-hour work weeks when needed to meet production and sanitation requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in food production environments, including bakery or mixing operations.
• Experience in general production work, machine operation, or blending processes.
• Comfort working in cooler environments (around 57 degrees) and handling items in and out of freezers.
• Attention to detail when following daily, weekly, and monthly task sheets and sanitation procedures.
• Strong work ethic and ability to follow safety and cleanliness standards consistently.
• Ability to adapt to different departments (Wet Mix, Dry Mix, Frozen) and learn specific sanitation needs for each area.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a close-knit, family-oriented organization that values hard work and dedication. Team members enjoy the ability to listen to music over a speaker in the production area, creating a more enjoyable work atmosphere. After the first month, work uniforms are provided, reinforcing a sense of belonging and professionalism. There are significant opportunities for overtime pay, along with access to 401(k), health, dental, and vision benefits. The company aims to bring people on directly after 90 days, offering a clear path from contract work to long-term employment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a food production facility maintained at approximately 57 degrees, where employees may regularly move items in and out of freezers. The environment is very clean and kept to strict food safety and sanitation standards. Work is hands-on and physically demanding, involving frequent lifting, machine disassembly and reassembly, and regular cleaning tasks. Uniforms are provided after the first month of work, and employees can listen to music over a speaker in the production area while they work. The schedule can include extended hours, with the possibility of working up to 60-hour weeks to support production and sanitation needs.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eagan, MN.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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 Eagan,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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.