Sanitation Worker

Job Title: Sanitation Worker

Job Description

The Sanitation Worker maintains a clean, safe, and organized manufacturing facility by performing a wide range of cleaning, waste management, and light support tasks. This role ensures production areas, offices, restrooms, and common spaces remain in compliance with safety and housekeeping standards while supporting overall operations.

Pay: $19/hr

1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and clear debris from manufacturing walkways, assembly bay floors, and common areas to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Empty trash receptacles, scrap bins, and industrial waste containers on a regular schedule to keep the shop floor free of clutter and hazards.
• Wipe down surfaces, clean up minor spills, and remove packaging waste to support daily housekeeping and safety standards.
• Follow OSHA and internal safety guidelines while performing all cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Operate a cardboard baler and trash compactor to process recyclable materials and waste in a safe and efficient manner.
• Cut down large wood crates and prepare scrap wood, cardboard, and metal for disposal or recycling.
• Load trailers with scrap metal, wood, and cardboard, ensuring materials are properly sorted and secured.
• Maintain bathrooms and kitchen areas, including cleaning fixtures, floors, and surfaces to a high standard of sanitation.
• Clean office areas, including dusting, vacuuming, and emptying trash to keep administrative spaces tidy and presentable.
• Assist maintenance teams with light cleanup tasks and basic support activities as needed.
• Use basic hand and power tools safely for cutting, disassembly, and other sanitation-related tasks.
• Support general production, packaging, and construction-related cleanup to keep workstations and equipment areas clear.
• Work cooperatively with other team members to prioritize and complete daily sanitation tasks.
• Report any safety hazards, equipment issues, or unusual conditions to the appropriate personnel.

Essential Skills

• Experience in general labor, production, or similar hands-on roles.
• Ability to perform housekeeping, janitorial, and sanitation duties in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of and ability to use basic hand and power tools safely.
• Willingness to learn or prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to operate a cardboard baler and trash compactor or willingness to be trained.
• Capability to cut down large wood crates and handle scrap materials such as wood, metal, and cardboard.
• Comfort with performing repetitive physical tasks, including sweeping, mopping, lifting, and moving materials.
• Ability to follow OSHA and internal safety guidelines consistently.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail.
• Reliability in adhering to a set schedule and completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in janitorial, housekeeping, or sanitation roles in industrial, production, or construction settings.
• Production, packaging, or construction environments.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting mindset when working with equipment such as balers and compactors.
• Comfort working around forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Willingness to cross-train and assist maintenance or operations teams as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-oriented environment that values safety, cleanliness, and reliability. The role offers a stable schedule with set weekday hours and the opportunity to learn and operate various industrial tools and equipment. You will build practical skills in a supportive setting where your contribution directly improves workplace safety and efficiency.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility that includes production floors, assembly bays, shop areas, offices, bathrooms, and kitchen spaces. You will work primarily on-site, moving between industrial areas and office environments throughout the day. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with possible additional work on Fridays as needed. The work involves regular physical activity, including standing, walking, lifting, sweeping, mopping, and handling materials such as wood, metal, and cardboard. You will use basic hand and power tools, operate or work around equipment like cardboard balers, trash compactors, and forklifts, and follow OSHA and internal safety standards at all times. The environment may include noise from machinery, moving equipment, and typical conditions found in production and packaging areas, so appropriate work attire and safety gear are required as directed by facility guidelines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wood Dale, IL.

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

This is a Contract position based out of Wood Dale, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Wood Dale,IL.

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.