Sanitation Lead

Aerotek; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek in Seatac, WA is seeking a Sanitation Lead to oversee the overnight sanitation team in a food manufacturing facility. You will ensure equipment and lines are cleaned, sanitized, and production-ready while maintaining GMP, food safety standards, and accurate logs.

The role requires hands-on cleaning, team leadership, and coordination with Production, QA, and Maintenance. Expect a Monday-Thursday shift from 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM, with potential weekend overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in sanitation/food production in manufacturing environments.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience in sanitation or related roles preferred.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety principles, and sanitation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the overnight sanitation crew, assigning tasks and ensuring completion on schedule.
• Clean, sanitize, and reassemble production equipment and lines per procedures.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections to verify sanitation and production-readiness.
• Train team members on sanitation procedures, chemical safety, GMPs, HACCP principles, and food safety practices.
• Maintain sanitation logs, checklists, chemical usage records and documentation.
• Support allergen changeovers by following proper sanitation protocols to prevent cross-contact.
• Communicate sanitation status and issues to Production, QA, and Maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, GMP, OSHA, and internal policies.

Skills

Sanitation leadership

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Chemical handling

Reading SDS

Team supervision

Job description

Job Title: Sanitation Lead

Shift 6pm-4am Monday - Thursday

Pay $25-$30 Based on experience

Job Description

The Sanitation Lead oversees and works alongside the overnight sanitation team in a food manufacturing facility, ensuring all equipment, production lines, and work areas are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and ready for production. This role maintains strict food safety, GMP, and regulatory compliance standards while coordinating crew activities, training team members, and performing hands‑on sanitation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the overnight sanitation crew, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring all work is completed on schedule.
• Clean, sanitize, and reassemble production equipment, processing lines, tools, and utensils according to established procedures.
• Conduct detailed pre-operational inspections to verify that equipment and work areas are fully sanitized and production‑ready.
• Safely mix and apply cleaning chemicals and sanitizers following company procedures, labels, and SDS requirements.
• Train team members on sanitation procedures, chemical safety, GMPs, HACCP principles, and food safety practices.
• Maintain accurate sanitation logs, checklists, chemical usage records, and other required documentation.
• Support allergen changeovers by following proper sanitation protocols to prevent cross‑contact and ensure product safety.
• Communicate sanitation status, findings, and any issues to Production, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, GMP requirements, OSHA guidelines, and internal company policies.
• Perform hands‑on cleaning duties as needed and help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow proper dilution rates, contact times, and rinse requirements for different cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and surfaces.
• Read and follow chemical labels, SDS sheets, and written sanitation procedures with accuracy and attention to detail.

Essential Skills

• 12 years of experience in a sanitation, cleaning, or food production role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience in sanitation or related roles preferred.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety principles, and sanitation best practices.
• Experience safely handling, mixing, and applying industrial cleaning chemicals and sanitizers.
• Familiarity with different classes of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals used in food production, including alkaline/caustic cleaners, acid cleaners, degreasers, and quat‑and chlorine‑based sanitizers.
• Understanding of proper dilution rates, contact times, and rinse requirements for various chemicals and surfaces.
• Ability to read and follow chemical labels, SDS sheets, and written sanitation procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and repetitive cleaning tasks.
• Comfort working in wet, cold, refrigerated, and freezer environments for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail, leadership skills, and a demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to work overnight hours, weekends, and occasional overtime as business needs require.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• HACCP or sanitation certification is a plus.
• Basic ability to complete written logs, checklists, and electronic records.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are a plus.
• Experience in janitorial, general labor, or industrial cleaning roles within food manufacturing environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Production, QA, and Maintenance teams to support smooth operations and quick issue resolution.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that prioritizes food safety, quality, and continuous improvement while providing a stable overnight schedule and opportunities to grow your leadership and technical skills in sanitation. You will work in a collaborative environment where training, safety, and clear processes are valued, and your contributions directly support reliable production and a clean, well‑maintained facility.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food manufacturing facility and is primarily performed during overnight shifts, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM, with flexibility for weekends and occasional overtime as needed. The work takes place in wet, cold, refrigerated, and freezer environments, requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and repetitive cleaning tasks. You will regularly work with industrial cleaning chemicals and sanitizers, following SDS guidelines, chemical labels, and written procedures to ensure safe handling and application. The environment is fast‑paced, production‑oriented, and focused on maintaining high sanitation and food safety standards while keeping work areas clean, organized, and safe.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seatac, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seatac,WA.

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.