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Now Hiring Sanitation Workers in York, PA

Join our dynamic sanitation department where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of our production environment. As a Sanitation Worker, you will be responsible for cleaning machinery, disassembling and reassembling machine parts to meet high cleanliness standards. This role requires a mechanical aptitude and experience with lock out tag out procedures is highly preferred. You must be comfortable working at heights and using cleaning products with strong odors.

Responsibilities

Sanitize and clean production areas thoroughly, including inside, outside, underneath, and at heights, using chemicals and cleaning tools while wearing appropriate PPEs in warm, moist environments.

Evaluate sanitation effectiveness through visual inspection and chemical concentration checks.

Perform pre-operational inspections of equipment and document findings accurately.

Complete all sanitation documentation and understand the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).

Participate in incident investigations related to safety, food safety, pest sightings, contaminations, allergen cross contact, non-conformances, complaints, audit findings, etc.

Prepare production equipment for cleaning by following proper Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.

Disassemble, clean, and sanitize all food-processing equipment and storage areas, handle line clean-ups, document clean-ups, enforce safety rules, and monitor cleaning equipment and supplies inventory.

Maintain plant cleanliness in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety standards.

Adhere to and practice all safety rules, including but not limited to safety, food safety, LOTO, and GMPs.

Coordinate supplies, equipment, and contractor support for plant sanitation and pest control.

Log and record daily chemical usage accurately.

Train employees in sanitation procedures and programs.

Foster a team atmosphere by working and communicating well with others.

Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area at all times.

Ensure safety for themselves and others by checking areas of the line where others are working before starting equipment.

Clean equipment entering the washroom per written procedures, ensuring proper dismantling, protection of electrical components, effective cleaning, and reassembly with all guards, bolts, and parts safely replaced.

Possess comprehensive knowledge of all dry-cleaning procedures.

Operate all applicable classes of Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) with proper training and maintain valid certification.

Perform simple mathematical calculations.

Work independently and notify supervision of any issues.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Experience with lock out tag out procedures

Sanitation and cleaning experience

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in food production, industrial cleaning, or machine cleaning

Ability to work with Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)

Familiarity with janitorial duties and housekeeping in a food manufacturing setting

Why Work Here?

Enjoy 9 holidays and 1 floating holiday, along with pro-rated vacation days in your first year. Benefit from medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 401K eligibility after 60 days. Take advantage of a 20% discount at the Outlet and receive weekly pay.

Work Environment

Work in a loud GMP environment where hair and beard nets are required, along with adherence to other GMP practices. The facility operates with various shifts including weekend shifts. Employees are expected to attend orientation on Thursdays and Fridays. The environment may be hot and requires the use of PPEs when handling cleaning chemicals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of York, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.65 - $20.11 / hr. 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 York, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 solving for 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. 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.