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Posted August 21, 2026

Sanitation Worker

Aerotek
San Leandro, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sanitation Worker

Job Description

Join our team as a Sanitation Worker, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and safe production area. Your duties will include sanitizing machines, mixing chemicals, breaking down machinery, and putting parts through a comprehensive sanitation process. You will also be responsible for accurately filling out documentation. We value team support and are looking for candidates who are willing to help where needed.

Responsibilities

  • Sanitize production machines and equipment.
  • Mix and handle chemicals safely.
  • Break down machinery and put parts through the sanitation process.
  • Wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment according to SOPs and GMPs.
  • Complete and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Support team members and assist in various tasks as necessary.

Essential Skills

  • Experience in cleaning, sanitation, and sanitizing processes.
  • Experience in food production and food manufacturing.
  • Ability to be on your feet for 8-10 hours.
  • Capability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Familiarity with following SOPs and GMPs.
  • Experience with breaking down machinery and handling chemicals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience working in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
  • Attention to detail and documentation.
  • Ability to balance and prioritize workload.
  • Experience working in a team environment.
  • Proven record of reliability and dependability.
  • Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including weekends if needed.
  • Residence in the SF Bay area or willingness to relocate at your own expense.
  • Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship.
  • Fluency in written and verbal English.

Why Work Here?

This position offers the potential for early conversion before your contract ends, with great benefits and frequent employee appreciation events, including lunches and BBQs.

Work Environment

The work environment can be hot due to washing with hot water. Be prepared to handle the physical demands of the role, which include standing for long periods and lifting heavy items.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Leandro, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Leandro,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

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.

\nCompany Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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