Sanitation Worker - Food Manufacturing (1st Shift)

Dessert Holdings Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Sanitation Worker for our Aurora, CO team. Shift 4:00 AM–12:30 PM. Wage is $17.10 per hour. The role focuses on sanitation duties to keep our plant clean and in compliance with food safety standards, enabling smooth production.

You will follow GMP and SSOPs, wear PPE, and work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring safety and quality for all products.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Food Safety and Quality.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Flexible schedule including potential overtime.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for 8 hours.
• Adherence to GMP and personal hygiene norms.

Responsibilities

• Follow eight steps of sanitation and SSOPs.
• Wear PPE and maintain cleanliness in production areas.
• Collaborate with other sanitation and production staff.
• Handle chemicals safely and report any safety concerns.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Quality awareness

English reading/writing

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Location Type: Sanitation Worker

Shift: 4AM-12:30PM

Wage: $17.10Hourly

Ready to take your career to the next level? With Dessert Holdings you willhelpcreate the desserts people love and celebrate with...Bea part of something sweet!

Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Work with purpose — you help deliver the desserts people celebrate with.
• Supportive team environment where your contributions matter.
• Growth opportunities across multiple departments.
• Training provided — including certifications!
• Whether you're building your career or looking for a fresh start, we'll help you grow.

Dessert Holdings offers benefits such as a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution to all eligible employees.

Opportunity Overview

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America’s most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life’s sweetest moments! Our team in Aurora CO, is looking for a Sanitation Worker to join our team!

The position is responsible for performing the eight steps of sanitation. A general understanding and complying with all food safety and safety policies and procedures is required. The position requires an understanding of how to work with necessary chemicals, work in a timely manner to deliver a clean and sanitary plant to production and abide by company policies, creed, and values, including satisfactory attendance. This position is also responsible for understanding related Quality Management Systems including SQF, HACCP, and GMP to ensure safety and quality of employees and products. The job duties include responsibility for assuring food safety and for food quality for SRO products. A supervisor or other person of authority should be notified if any issues or threats to food safety or food quality are observed.

What You'll Do Everyday

• Wear appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE) and follow established GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) policies and procedures.
• Work cooperatively with other sanitation employees and employees from other departments.
• Follow sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) including eight steps of sanitation.
• Frequently lift hoses, equipment and chemical containers, etc.
• Able to learn how to clean and sanitize food production equipment and environment.
• Perform all work duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

• Basic knowledge on Food Safety and Quality
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have a flexible schedule which includes availability to work overtime. Mandatory presence for the end of week deep cleaning.
• Must have a minimal ability to read and write in English
• Follow GMP and maintains good personal hygien
• The position involves standing/walking on feet for at least 8 hours per day. Also include but not limited to stoop, kneel, bend, use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Able to work in hot, cold, wet, and dry environment.
• Adaptable and accountable for his/her own actions.
• Ability to take direction from lead, supervisors, and managers
• Able to stay focused in a loud, fast paced working environment
• Employee must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Follow all safety procedures
• Work with chemicals.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, MN, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.