Sanitation Associate - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sanitation Associate Job Description

The Sanitation Associate supports production operations by performing thorough cleaning and janitorial tasks in a manufacturing environment that produces probiotics, enzymes, bacteria, and other bio-solutions. This role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant facility, particularly after production runs and changeovers, and contributes directly to product quality and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist production operators with general cleaning and janitorial tasks following production runs and equipment changeovers.
• Perform sanitation of production areas, equipment, and surrounding workspaces in accordance with established procedures and hygiene standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, walls, and common areas to support a safe and organized manufacturing environment.
• Handle cleaning materials and supplies safely and ensure they are properly stored and used according to guidelines.
• Follow written and verbal instructions in English to complete assigned sanitation tasks accurately and on time.
• Adhere to all safety rules and use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hair nets, beard nets, smocks, steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, and gloves.
• Support warehouse cleanliness, including working in ambient warehouse conditions approximately 20% of the time.
• Lift, move, and handle materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as needed for sanitation activities.
• Report any safety hazards, maintenance issues, or contamination concerns to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Work collaboratively with production and warehouse staff to coordinate cleaning activities around production schedules.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of sanitation or janitorial experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with cleaning, janitorial, and sanitation tasks in an industrial or production setting.
• Ability to read and write in English to understand procedures, instructions, and safety information.
• Basic math skills to perform simple calculations related to measurements, quantities, or documentation.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly as part of daily duties.
• Ability to work effectively on a 1st shift schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Commitment to following safety protocols and wearing all required PPE, including hair net, beard net, smocks, steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, and gloves.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing facility that handles probiotics, enzymes, bacteria, or similar bio-solutions is helpful.
• Familiarity with sanitation standards in food-grade or biotech environments is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently follow standardized cleaning procedures.
• Reliability and punctuality in adhering to scheduled shift hours.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to complete sanitation tasks efficiently.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive and well-rounded total rewards package designed to support health, financial security, and work-life balance. Medical coverage includes two HDHP options with HSA eligibility, company contributions, and full coverage for preventive care. Dental and vision plans offer robust benefits, including LASIK discounts, and are complemented by life and disability insurance for added protection. A competitive 401(k) program provides up to 9% in company contributions, with full vesting after two years. Paid time off is generous, starting at 120 hours of vacation per year and increasing with tenure, along with 8 fixed and 4 floating holidays and 80 hours of wellness time annually. Family-friendly policies include substantial parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing or adopting parents. Employees can participate in a wellness program that offers up to $1,000 for completing health-related activities, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that provides free counseling, legal, and financial resources. Education assistance includes 100% tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment support up to $3,000. Daily life at work is enhanced by free snacks, coffee, probiotics, subsidized lunches, various discounts, and annual social events that foster connection and community.

Work Environment

This role operates on a 1st shift schedule, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position is based in a manufacturing and warehouse environment that produces probiotics, enzymes, bacteria, and other bio-solutions, including operations that utilize large-scale cold storage. Approximately 20% of the time is spent working in ambient warehouse conditions, with the remainder in production and sanitation areas. The work is physically active and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds as part of regular duties. Personal protective equipment is mandatory and includes hair net, beard net, smocks, steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, and gloves to maintain safety and hygiene standards. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and adherence to established sanitation and operational procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.

\nCompany 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.

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.