Sanitation Worker - Food Manufacturing Plant (2nd Shift)

Dessert Holdings; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Sanitation Worker to join the Aurora, CO plant. The role leads and coordinates sanitation tasks, performs cleaning of equipment and facilities, and ensures compliance with food safety policies including SQF, HACCP, and GMP to protect product quality.

The position is on second shift (12:00 PM–8:30 PM) with a wage of $17.10 per hour. Training is provided, and a reliable transportation means is required to join a strong, collaborative team in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food safety and quality practices.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must be able to read and write in English at a basic level.

Responsibilities

• Wear PPE and follow GMP policies.
• Work with sanitation team and other departments.
• Follow SSOPs including the eight steps of sanitation.
• Frequently lift hoses, equipment, and chemical containers.
• Learn to clean and sanitize production equipment and environment.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Job description

Sanitation Worker (Food Manufacturing Plant) Join the Sweetest Team in Aurora!

2nd Shift - 12:00 PM-8:30 PM

Wage $17.10/HR

Ready to take your career to the next level? With Dessert Holdings you will help create the desserts people love and celebrate with... Be a 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!

Dessert Holdings is looking for Sanitation Workers to join our team based in Aurora, CO. This role is responsible to lead and coordinate activities of sanitation workers. Responsible for performing a variety of jobs associated with the cleaning and sanitation of equipment, utensils and facility essential for the manufacturing, packaging and storage of food products. 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Who You Are

• 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 hygiene.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

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.