Sanitation Worker

Aerotek; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Sanitation Worker for a contract-to-hire role based in Ferndale, MI. The position involves maintaining cleanliness and safety in cold production areas of a food and beverage facility, with shifts on third shift and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities include cleaning processing rooms, removing waste, pre-rinsing and soaping, rinsing, inspecting cleanliness, and sanitizing equipment. Benefits start after initial eligible date, with onsite, fully supported PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a janitorial or housekeeping role.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Capable of standing for 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Clean items in processing rooms including walls, doors, ceilings, carts, tables and drains.
• Remove any packaging material or food items left in the production area.
• Pre-rinse items with water using a hose to remove food residue.
• Apply soap using a mobile foaming unit and scrub with color-coded brush.
• Rinse away all soap residue with a water hose.
• Inspect items for cleanliness and re-clean if necessary.
• Sanitize using a central sanitizer hose.

Skills

Experience in janitorial/housekeeping

Lift 40 lbs

Stand 8 hours

Job description

Job Title: Sanitation Worker

Join a dynamic team in a food and beverage environment where you will contribute to maintaining cleanliness and safety in the production areas. This role involves working in cold conditions as the majority of the Salsa & Hummus areas are refrigerated. We are seeking dedicated sanitation workers for third shift operations.

Job Description

Join a dynamic team in a food and beverage environment where you will contribute to maintaining cleanliness and safety in the production areas. This role involves working in cold conditions as the majority of the Salsa & Hummus areas are refrigerated. We are seeking dedicated sanitation workers for third shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Clean items in the processing rooms including walls, doors, ceilings, carts, tables, and drains.
• Remove any packaging material or food items left in the production area.
• Pre-rinse items with water using a hose to remove food residue.
• Apply soap using a mobile foaming unit and scrub with the appropriate color-coded brush.
• Rinse away all soap residue with a water hose.
• Inspect items for cleanliness and re-clean if necessary.
• Sanitize using a central sanitizer hose.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a janitorial or housekeeping role.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Capable of standing for 8 hours.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with industrial equipment such as filling machines and mixers, which operate on pneumatics, hydraulics, with valves and hoses.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive benefits from the first day of the month following your hire date, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Access Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options. Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO) with eligibility for one week in the first year.

Work Environment

Work in a food and beverage environment where cleanliness is key. Most of the work areas are cold, requiring comfort with fully suiting up in appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as lab coats, hair nets, and beard nets. Shifts include 6 am - 2:30 pm, 2:30 pm - 11 pm, and 10:30 pm - 6 am, Monday through Friday, with mandatory Saturdays and potential Sunday shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ferndale, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $16.50/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 & 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 Ferndale,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.