Sanitation Worker - Food Manufacturing (3rd Shift)

Lawler Foods; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dessert Holdings seeks a dedicated Sanitation Worker for our Aurora, CO production facility. The role supports a fast‑paced environment by cleaning and sanitizing equipment, maintaining GMP standards, and ensuring a safe workplace.

Training is provided, and you will work with a supportive team to prevent downtime and uphold quality. Shift details include a 8:00 PM to 4:30 AM window with overtime on Fridays as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge on Food Safety and Quality
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have a flexible schedule which includes availability to work overtime
• Must have a minimal ability to read and write in English
• Follow GMP and maintains good personal hygiene
• The position involves standing/walking on feet for at least 8 hours per day
• 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

Responsibilities

• Wear appropriate PPE and follow GMP policies and procedures
• Work cooperatively with other sanitation employees and departments
• Follow SSOPs including eight steps of sanitation
• Frequently lift hoses, equipment and chemical containers
• Learn how to clean and sanitize food production equipment and environment
• Perform all work duties as assigned

Job description

Be part of something sweet with Dessert Holdings

Ready to build a stable career with a growing company? At Dessert Holdings, you’ll help create the desserts people celebrate life’s best moments with. Join a team that values hard work, reliability, and growth.

About Us

Dessert Holdings is a leading premium dessert company known for high-quality, scratch-made products. With strong growth across our brands, we’re looking for dependable individuals to join our production facility.

Why You’ll Want This Job

• Steady, full-time work with consistent scheduling
• Opportunity to grow and move into other roles
• Hands‑on training
• Team‑oriented environment
• Competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plans

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll help keep our production running by making sure all equipment is clean, safe, and ready to use.

• Operate industrial washing and sanitation equipment
• Clean baking pans, bins, utensils, and production tools
• Load and unload heavy items throughout your shift
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Monitor sanitation standards and follow safety procedures
• Use pallet jacks to move materials (training available)
• Support the production team with urgency to avoid downtime

This is a physical, fast‑paced role in a production environment where:

• It can be hot and humid (steam and machinery)
• You’ll be on your feet most of the shift
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs
• Attention to safety and consistency is critical

If you take pride in hard work and staying active, you’ll do well here.

Schedule & Pay

• Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Overtime: Occasional Fridays based on production needs
• Starting Pay: $15/hour

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.

Sanitation Worker

Shift: 8:00PM-4:30AM

Wage: $17.10Hourly

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 Holdingspartners 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 ourteam!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.