**Job Title: Sanitation Associate** **Job Description** This position is a temporary three-month project designed to cover a paternity leave. The primary task involves washing large machine parts within a chocolate manufacturing facility. **Responsibilities** + Clean all wares and equipment parts by hand or using dishwashers, including buckets, molding trays, plaques, racks, etc. + Correctly place and store clean equipment, utensils, and other wares in assigned storage areas. + Clean and empty trash receptacles daily. + Ensure work areas remain safe, clean, and orderly, adhering to all company, local, and state guidelines regarding health, safety, and sanitation. + Conduct daily sanitizer concentration checks. + Check inventory of chemicals and supplies. + Use chemicals safely, following chemical instructions. + Follow sanitation schedules to conduct routine cleaning of the facility. + Maintain and keep sanitation logs up to date. + Always use Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). + Work safely and report any unsafe conditions or injuries immediately. + Notify the QA Manager of any damage or repair needs to equipment or facility. + Perform basic math, read, and write well. + Communicate effectively with others. + May act as a back-up for Sanitation Associate 1. + Provide support to leads and team members in other departments as requested. + Perform other related duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Experience in cleaning and dishwashing. + Knowledge of sanitation and GMP practices. + Ability to follow detailed cleaning and safety protocols. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to immerse hands in cold and hot water frequently. + Capability to move around the facility floor and remain stationary as needed. + Physical ability to occasionally move 75 lbs and frequently transport 50 lbs or less. + Experience in operating and moving machinery, ladders, and pallet jacks. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. **Work Environment** The role is within a chocolate manufacturing facility where the temperature is normal. The position regularly involves working with machinery and moving ladders and pallet jacks in a hot, cold, wet, and loud environment. Work occurs both inside and outside the production floor. **Why Work Here?** The company offers a dynamic and engaging work environment within the chocolate manufacturing industry. You will have the opportunity to work in a team-oriented setting that values safety and cleanliness while contributing to the production of high-quality products. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Berkeley, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Berkeley,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2025. **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 meets 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.