Sanitation Worker
- Manhattan, KS, United States
$18 to $20 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $18 to $20 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: Sanitation Worker (1st shift) Pay: $18-20/hourJob DescriptionThe Sanitation Worker maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe production environment in a food and beverage facility that produces canned coffee drinks. This role focuses on cleaning and sanitizing equipment and production areas, supporting Good Manufacturing Practices, and ensuring strict adherence to food safety standards. The position follows a fluid schedule around 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, with the ability to work occasional nights and weekends as needed.Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize all equipment, production areas, packaging equipment, warehouse spaces, food ingredient storage, receiving, and shipping areas according to established protocols and food safety specifications.
- Maintain and promote Good Manufacturing Practices throughout the facility to support food safety and product quality.
- Inspect work areas regularly to ensure cleanliness and adherence to food safety standards in the handling of products, ingredients, and finished goods.
- Use proper work procedures to comply with all Food Safety Standards and sanitation requirements.
- Ensure all chemical containers are correctly labeled and stored according to safety guidelines.
- Understand and support chemical and non-chemical pest control systems used within the facility.
- Keep neat, accurate, and timely records of all sanitation work performed on a daily basis.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area at all times, promptly addressing spills, debris, and potential hazards.
- Follow all required safe work practices, including the use of personal protective equipment in designated areas, confined space safety procedures, and safe chemical handling protocols.
- Report any food safety, product quality, or workplace safety issues to management immediately.
- Actively participate in all company-provided training related to sanitation, safety, and food safety.
- Perform additional duties as required to support production, sanitation, and facility operations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Willingness to learn, train, and continuously expand skill set in sanitation, safety, and production processes.
- Comfort working in a clean, climate-controlled food and beverage manufacturing environment.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, sanitation protocols, and safety guidelines.
- Strong work ethic and readiness to actively participate in all training offered by the company.
Why Work Here?You join a clean, climate-controlled food and beverage facility that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The company supports ongoing training so you can grow your skills and advance your knowledge of sanitation and food safety. You work in a structured environment with clear procedures, reliable scheduling, and a strong focus on maintaining a safe workplace for all employees.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is a clean, climate-controlled production facility that manufactures canned coffee drinks. You work in and around production lines, packaging equipment, warehouse areas, and ingredient storage spaces, frequently moving between different parts of the facility. The role involves standing, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling in tight spaces as part of routine cleaning and inspection tasks. You regularly lift and move items up to 50 pounds. Personal protective equipment is required at all times in designated areas, and you follow confined space safety and safe chemical handling procedures. The typical schedule is four 10-hour workdays per week, generally around 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with flexibility for occasional night and weekend work as needed. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Manhattan, KS. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 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 & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Manhattan, KS. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Manhattan,KS.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
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.
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Skills
- Sanitation
- Good manufacturing practices
- Packaging
- Food safety
- Food safety standards
- Control systems
- Personal protective equipment
- Confined space
- Handle chemicals
- Production processes
- Process improvement
- Scheduling
- Cleaning
- Inspection