At least 3 years
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
69% STARs in role.
Job Title: Sanitation Associate
Job Description
The Sanitation Associate maintains a clean, safe, and compliant manufacturing environment by thoroughly cleaning assigned areas inside and outside the plant, including equipment, machinery, and general grounds. This role follows strict food safety, GMP, and HAACP standards, uses plant touch screens to perform CIP (Clean-in-Place) procedures, and operates a variety of cleaning tools and chemicals safely and effectively in a fast-paced production setting.
Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize all assigned areas inside and outside the manufacturing facility, including production equipment, machinery, and general grounds.
- Perform detailed sanitation of food production and manufacturing areas in accordance with GMP and food safety standards.
- Follow HAACP principles and company sanitation protocols to prevent contamination and ensure product safety.
- Proficiently use plant touch screens to initiate and monitor CIP (Clean-in-Place) procedures on designated equipment.
- Handle, mix, and apply cleaning chemicals and sanitizers safely, following labeling instructions and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrate proper use of cleaning tools such as squeegees, mops, brooms, hand and floor scrapers, and paint brushes.
- Maintain cleanliness of custodial and janitorial areas, including floors, walls, and work surfaces.
- Conduct routine housekeeping tasks to keep production and support areas organized and free of debris.
- Communicate effectively with production and sanitation team members to coordinate cleaning schedules and tasks.
- Work independently on a small sanitation team, managing assigned duties and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Support industrial cleaning activities in both food manufacturing and chemical production areas as needed.
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and adherence to respirator fit test requirements.
- Report any equipment issues, safety hazards, or sanitation concerns to appropriate personnel promptly.
- Help maintain compliance with regulatory and internal audits related to sanitation, GMP, and food safety.
- Assist with additional janitorial and custodial duties as required to support overall facility cleanliness.
Essential Skills
- 2–3 years of sanitation experience in a manufacturing setting preferred, with consideration for candidates from custodial, janitorial, or sanitation roles who demonstrate strong job tenure.
- Hands-on experience with sanitation or industrial cleaning in production or manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) in a production or food manufacturing setting.
- Understanding of food safety principles and HAACP guidelines.
- Ability to follow CIP (Clean-in-Place) procedures using plant touch screens and related systems.
- Proficiency in using cleaning tools such as squeegees, mops, brooms, scrapers, and brushes.
- Capability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-based environment.
- Strong communication skills to coordinate tasks within a small sanitation team and with production staff.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned sanitation duties.
- Comfort working around food production, flavors, and chemical-based products.
- Reliability and consistent work history demonstrating good job tenure.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, or industrial cleaning roles is highly relevant.
- Experience in food production, food manufacturing, or related environments is an advantage.
- Familiarity with chemical handling and safe use of cleaning products and sanitizers.
- Understanding of production workflows and the impact of sanitation on manufacturing efficiency.
- Comfort working in both edible product environments (e.g., seasonings, food colorings) and non-edible product environments (e.g., essential oils for candles).
- Willingness to comply with respirator fit test requirements, including shaving facial hair once per year.
- Ability to wear required PPE consistently, including hair nets, beard nets, and other GMP-related protective equipment.
- Readiness to wear steel-toe footwear as part of daily work attire.
Why Work Here?
You join a family-owned organization that genuinely invests in your long-term success and encourages you to grow into a permanent role. The company promotes from within, offers raises after you become permanent, and creates a fun, team-oriented culture with activities such as company softball games, holiday parties with generous giveaways, and special event days like Chic-Fil-A days and summer softball tournaments. Major holidays are typically paid, supporting stability and work-life balance while you build your career in a supportive, community-focused environment.
Work Environment
This role is based in a medium-sized GMP manufacturing company that produces flavors and related substances in a fast-paced, production-driven environment with frequent communication across teams. You work on a small, close-knit sanitation team and are expected to manage tasks independently. The facility includes areas that produce edible products, such as seasonings and food colorings, as well as non-edible products like eucalyptus oil, orange oil, and essential oils for candles. You must be comfortable wearing GMP-required PPE, including hair nets, beard nets, and other protective equipment, and you will need to shave your beard once a year for a respirator fit test. Steel-toe footwear is required. The standard schedule is first shift, running from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in a busy manufacturing setting where cleanliness, safety, and teamwork are central to daily operations.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belcamp, MD.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Belcamp,MD.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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.
Posting ID: JP-006230961