Sanitation Worker

Job Title: Sanitation Worker – GMP Food Production Plant Job Description

Join a new sanitation team at a brand‑new GMP food production plant in Nashville, where you will help establish and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant facility. In this role, you will perform detailed industrial sanitation of production areas, equipment, and support spaces, following the 7 Steps of Sanitation to meet FDA and GMP standards. You will start on a day training schedule to learn the production process and then move to an overnight shift, supporting a highly automated, climate‑controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize plant floors, belts, production lines, and machinery to meet GMP and FDA standards.

• Perform master sanitation of docks, warehouse areas, dry mixer rooms, wet mixer rooms, and other designated plant areas.

• Follow the 7 Steps of Sanitation every day, including soil pick‑up, rinsing, wet pick‑up, detergent application, post‑rinse, inspection, and final sanitizing/disinfecting.

• Physically remove soils such as dirt, mineral salts, residues, proteins, lubricants, and other build‑up from food contact and non‑food contact surfaces.

• Disassemble machinery as needed in preparation for cleaning and cover sensitive electronics and switches to protect them during sanitation.

• Rinse equipment surfaces correctly using potable water at appropriate temperatures and follow special protocols for dry food areas where moisture is not recommended.

• Use shovels, squeegees, and nylon‑bristled brooms to collect floor solids and dispose of them in proper containers, avoiding soil going down drains.

• Apply detergents and foams from bottom to top at the correct thickness, scrubbing heavily soiled areas to ensure complete coverage and effective cleaning.

• Perform post‑rinsing from top to bottom, identifying and addressing any remaining soiled or waxy areas with additional scrubbing and rinsing.

• Inspect equipment thoroughly to confirm all food contact and other critical surfaces are free of visible soil and residues before sanitizing.

• Apply sanitizers and disinfectants as the final step to ensure all cleaned surfaces meet sanitation and safety requirements.

• Support weekend deep cleaning activities on a voluntary basis, focusing on comprehensive sanitation of all plant areas.

• Communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, and production staff to coordinate cleaning activities with production schedules.

• Adapt to changing processes, procedures, and schedules in a start‑up environment and follow all on‑the‑job training instructions.

• Maintain a safe work area by following all safety protocols, using required personal protective equipment, and handling cleaning chemicals correctly.

• Perform general janitorial and industrial cleaning duties as needed to support overall plant cleanliness and readiness for production.

Essential Skills

• Industrial sanitation experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Food production sanitation experience, including cleaning and sanitizing food processing equipment and areas.

• Working knowledge of and ability to follow the 7 Steps of Sanitation in detail.

• Experience performing janitorial and industrial cleaning duties in a production or warehouse setting.

• Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) in a food manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with FDA‑regulated cleaning and sanitation practices.

• Ability to safely disassemble and reassemble machinery components for cleaning.

• Capability to use industrial cleaning tools such as shovels, squeegees, and nylon‑bristled brooms.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with a team in a start‑up environment.

• Flexibility to work overnight shifts (11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.) and to support voluntary weekend deep cleaning.

• Physical ability to perform manual cleaning tasks, including lifting, bending, standing, and working in and around equipment for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in GMP food manufacturing or food processing facilities.

• Experience working with highly automated production equipment.

• Comfort working in a climate‑controlled plant environment with strict cleanliness standards.

• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes, procedures, and shift changes in a start‑up operation.

• Strong attention to detail when inspecting equipment and verifying cleanliness.

• Reliability and consistency in following written sanitation procedures and checklists.

Why Work Here?

You will join a brand‑new, climate‑controlled GMP food production plant that invests in its people and provides on‑the‑job training to help you succeed. Once you transition to a permanent role, you can access comprehensive benefits, including a steel toe or composite footwear stipend, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and benefits that start on the first of the month. You will accrue paid time off, receive paid sick days, and become eligible for a 401(k) plan after 90 days. The environment encourages strong communication, flexibility, and teamwork, offering the opportunity to grow your skills in a modern, highly automated facility.

Work Environment

This role is based in a brand‑new, GMP‑compliant food production plant in Nashville with a climate‑controlled environment that includes both air conditioning and heat to protect food and ingredients. The facility operates with highly automated equipment and follows strict food safety and cleanliness standards. Initial training runs for approximately two weeks on a day schedule from about 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. so you can observe production and learn sanitation procedures. After training, the regular schedule moves to an overnight shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with voluntary weekend work focused on deep cleaning all areas. Work is hands‑on and physically active, involving industrial cleaning tools and chemicals in production, warehouse, dock, and mixing areas. Team members must be flexible to adapt to evolving processes, shifts, and start‑up conditions, and they receive structured on‑the‑job training to support success in the role. Appropriate protective footwear, such as steel toe or composite shoes, is supported through a stipend, and standard plant safety and GMP attire and protective equipment are required while on the production floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.