Sanitation Worker
Aerotek
Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005991099
Job Description
The Sanitation Worker ensures a clean, safe, and hygienic production environment by cleaning and sanitizing floors, equipment, and machinery in a food manufacturing facility. This role supports smooth production operations by maintaining cleanliness standards, properly disposing of waste, and following strict safety and sanitation protocols during an afternoon to late-evening shift.
Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize floors using appropriate cleaning equipment, tools, and supplies.
- Clean and disinfect production equipment and machinery to meet sanitation and food safety standards.
- Remove waste from production and common areas and dispose of it in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
- Monitor cleaning supply levels and request additional supplies as needed to ensure continuous operations.
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures while performing cleaning tasks.
- Wear and properly use all required personal protective equipment (PPE) during the shift.
- Report any maintenance or repair needs for equipment, machinery, or facility areas to the supervisor or appropriate contact.
- Assist with additional cleaning and maintenance tasks throughout the facility as assigned.
- Work effectively on or around production and assembly lines in a food production environment.
- Support sanitation activities on a production line with 20 to 30 people packing and packaging products.
- Experience with cleaning and janitorial tasks in an industrial or production environment.
- Ability to perform sanitation and equipment cleaning in a food production or food manufacturing setting.
- Comfort working around production lines, assembly lines, and packaging operations.
- Understanding of basic sanitation and disinfecting procedures.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Capability to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for the duration of the shift.
- Reliability to work a consistent afternoon to late-evening schedule.
- Prior production experience is preferred, especially in food production or food manufacturing.
- Background as a kitchen worker, industrial cleaner, or similar role is beneficial.
- Familiarity with janitorial equipment and cleaning chemicals used in industrial environments.
- Ability to work occasional overtime and occasional Saturday shifts as needed.
- Strong teamwork skills to integrate smoothly into an existing production line of 20 to 30 people.
You will join a stable operation that offers a consistent 40-hour workweek with the opportunity for occasional overtime. The environment provides predictable scheduling, allowing you to plan your time while still having the chance to earn additional hours when available. You will work alongside a supportive team on an established production line, gaining experience in a structured food manufacturing setting.
Work Environment
This role is based in a food production and packaging facility where 20 to 30 people work together on a production line packing and packaging products. You will be integrated into this line environment, supporting sanitation around active production and assembly lines. The schedule typically runs from approximately 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm or 3:30 pm to 12:00 am, with potential for additional hours and occasional Saturday work depending on operational needs. The work involves standing, moving around the production floor, and working with cleaning equipment, supplies, and PPE in an industrial setting focused on food safety and cleanliness.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SAN FRANCISCO, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.43 - $19.43/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 SAN FRANCISCO,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.
About Aerotek:
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 meets 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 solving for 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.
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.
Contact Information
Email: lbrady@aerotek.com
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