Sanitation Worker

Production/Sanitation Associate – Food Manufacturing - Plainfield, IL

2nd SHIFT 2PM-10PM MONDAY-FRIDAY

$22-$24/hr

Job Description

This role supports the production of high-quality finished protein products in a clean, team-oriented food manufacturing environment. You will assist with mixing, processing, and packaging flavored protein products, perform sanitation tasks, and follow strict quality and food safety standards to help meet daily production goals.

Responsibilities

• Produce finished protein products according to company specifications and quality standards.
• Assist with production processes involving flavored protein products, including caramel and strawberry varieties.
• Operate within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment to meet daily production targets.
• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitation duties after production runs, following established procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area throughout the shift.
• Follow all quality control procedures and food safety guidelines, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Accurately complete production and packaging documentation and any required paperwork.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve production goals and support coworkers as needed.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Carry out janitorial and sanitizing duties related to production and packaging areas as required.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in production, packaging, warehouse, or manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the entire shift.
• Reliable attendance and a consistently positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team.
• Understanding of basic cleaning and sanitation practices in a food manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or food production environments is a plus.
• Experience in cleaning, janitorial work, or sanitation duties is beneficial.
• Familiarity with sanitizing procedures and maintaining hygienic production areas.
• Comfort working with confectionery and ingredient products such as gummies, caramels, marshmallows, and other sweets.
• Strong work ethic and desire to contribute to a growing manufacturing team.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing, team-oriented manufacturing operation that values cleanliness, safety, and quality. The environment offers steady, weekday shifts, the opportunity to learn food production and sanitation practices, and the chance to contribute directly to creating high-quality products for well-known brands. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that encourages reliability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This position is based in a food manufacturing facility in Plainfield, Illinois that produces custom sweets, ingredients, and protein products for candy, ice cream, and bakery businesses. The work is performed on-site in a production environment with strict GMP, sanitation, and food safety standards. You will work Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM on a consistent shift. The role involves standing, walking, bending, and lifting for the duration of the shift and working around production and packaging equipment, cleaning supplies, and sanitizing agents. The facility emphasizes a clean, organized, and safety-focused atmosphere, with team members collaborating closely to meet production goals.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plainfield, IL.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Plainfield,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.

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.