Utility Operator

Job Description:

The Sanitation Worker/Utility Operator plays a critical role in maintaining cleanliness, safety, and compliance throughout the dairy production facility. This position ensures that all areas, including equipment, production lines, and waste systems, are properly cleaned and sanitized according to FDA, USDA, GMP, and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities:

Perform cleaning and sanitation of production equipment, floors, walls, and facility areas.Remove trash and recycling from designated zones and dispose of product waste into Tank 18 (waste tank).Operate sanitation tools and chemical systems safely and effectively.Follow SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) and maintain accurate cleaning logs.Prepare for and support internal and third-party audits.Collaborate with QA, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve sanitation-related issues.Ensure compliance with safety protocols and PPE requirements.Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.

Essential Skills:

High school diploma or GED preferred.1–3 years of experience in sanitation, janitorial, or environmental services roles.Familiarity with FDA, USDA, GMP, and HACCP standards.Ability to work in refrigerated, non-climate-controlled, and strong-odor environments.Comfortable with chemical handling and safety documentation (SDS).Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Prior experience in a similar role within the food production industry is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced dairy production environment. Enjoy the opportunity to collaborate with various departments, enhance your skills, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Shift:

10 PM-6 AM or 5 PM-3 AM shift Monday-Friday, with some weekends on an as-needed basis.

Work Environment:

This role is based in a cold and sometimes wet GMP facility where dairy products are produced and distributed. The work environment requires adherence to safety protocols, and employees should be comfortable working in non-climate-controlled areas with strong odors.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Frederick, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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 Frederick,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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