Sanitation Specialist

Aerotek; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Sanitation Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient food production facility in Skokie, IL. You will perform cleaning, equipment disassembly for deep cleaning, and documentation to ensure GMP and HACCP compliance.

Responsibilities include sanitizing equipment, following chemical handling guidelines, and keeping audit-ready records while working both independently and with the production team to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in sanitation, food production, manufacturing, or a related environment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work in a physically active environment, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Dependable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, machinery, and facility areas.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for deep cleaning.
• Follow sanitation procedures and chemical handling guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.
• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks and keep the facility audit-ready.
• Help maintain food safety and quality standards, including GMP and HACCP requirements.
• Accurately complete sanitation logs and documentation.
• Inspect equipment and work areas to ensure cleanliness standards are met.
• Communicate any equipment, maintenance, or safety concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Work independently and with team members to keep production areas clean and operating efficiently.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Team player

Job description

Sanitation Technician

Help Keep Food Production Safe, Clean, and Running Smoothly!

Are you someone who takes pride in a job well done? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts product quality and food safety? We're looking for a Sanitation Technician to join our team and play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient production facility.

What You'll Be Doing

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, machinery, and facility areas.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for deep cleaning.
• Follow sanitation procedures and chemical handling guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.
• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks and keep the facility audit-ready.
• Help maintain food safety and quality standards, including GMP and HACCP requirements.
• Accurately complete sanitation logs and documentation.
• Inspect equipment and work areas to ensure cleanliness standards are met.
• Communicate any equipment, maintenance, or safety concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Work independently and with team members to keep production areas clean and operating efficiently.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in sanitation, food production, manufacturing, or a related environment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work in a physically active environment, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Dependable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that plays a critical role in food safety and quality.
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing company.
• Hands-on work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Opportunity to learn, grow, and develop valuable manufacturing skills.

If you're looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Skokie, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Skokie,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

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.