Day Porter @ Aerotek

Job Title: Day PorterJob DescriptionThe day porter maintains clean, safe, and sanitary office and common areas within a food manufacturing facility while consistently supporting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, break rooms, restrooms, conference rooms, manufacturing areas, and all common spaces throughout the facility.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles and ensure paper products and cleaning supplies are restocked in a timely manner.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and sanitize office spaces, manufacturing areas, and high-touch surfaces to maintain a hygienic environment.
• Maintain cleanliness of employee entrances, locker rooms, and administrative areas to support a professional and safe workplace.
• Support GMP, food safety, and sanitation requirements by following established procedures and protocols.
• Report maintenance, safety, or sanitation issues promptly so they can be addressed and resolved quickly.
• Work safely and effectively with cleaning chemicals as part of daily sanitation and janitorial duties.
• Follow company safety policies and proper chemical handling procedures at all times.
• Apply the principles of industrial sanitation, including soil pick-up by physically removing dirt, residues, proteins, lubricants, and other materials from contact surfaces.
• Disassemble machinery as directed in preparation for cleaning and cover sensitive electronics and switches before sanitation activities.
• Rinse equipment surfaces from top to bottom using appropriate water temperature to remove visible soil, following protocols for wet or dry food areas.
• Perform wet pick-up by shoveling, squeegeeing, or sweeping floor solids to a central area and placing them in proper containers, avoiding discharge into drains.
• Apply detergent and foam to equipment surfaces from bottom to top, ensuring complete coverage and scrubbing heavily soiled areas.
• Conduct post-rinse activities, identifying any remaining soiled spots that require additional hand scrubbing, extra rinsing, or detergent strengthening.
• Inspect equipment to confirm all contact surfaces, especially food contact surfaces, are free of any soil or residue.
• Sanitize and disinfect equipment and surfaces according to established sanitation steps and food safety standards.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors and adapt to changes typical of a start-up environment, including new processes and shifts.

Essential Skills

• Experience with janitorial and custodial duties in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with sweeping, mopping, dusting, and general housekeeping tasks.
• Industrial sanitation and cleaning experience, preferably within a food or GMP-regulated facility.
• Ability to perform thorough sanitizing and cleaning of office and manufacturing spaces.
• Understanding of GMP and food safety practices in a production environment.
• Ability to work safely with cleaning chemicals and follow proper chemical handling procedures.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, start-up environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and additional days as needed to support audits and operational needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with the seven steps of sanitation, including soil pick-up, rinsing, wet pick-up, detergent application, post-rinse, inspection, and sanitizing/disinfecting.
• Ability to disassemble machinery for cleaning and protect sensitive electronic components during sanitation.
• Knowledge of appropriate water temperatures and methods for cleaning wet and dry food processing areas.
• Comfort working around highly automated equipment and adapting to evolving sanitation processes.
• Ability to follow detailed sanitation protocols and inspection procedures to ensure equipment is free of soil and residue.

Why Work Here?of the month, and a stipend is provided to help cover the cost of appropriate footwear. Team members enjoy the stability of a well-structured schedule along with opportunities to grow their skills in a modern, food-safe facility. Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a brand-new, climate-controlled food manufacturing plant featuring highly automated equipment and adherence to GMP standards. The environment includes offices, break rooms, restrooms, conference rooms, locker rooms, employee entrances, and production areas that require regular sanitation.

The typical schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility needed to work Fridays and stay later when required to prepare for audits or support operational demands. Training is provided on the job, and team members are expected to be flexible and adaptable to new processes, shifts, and procedures in a start-up setting. Appropriate work attire includes suitable clothing for a food manufacturing environment and safety footwear, supported by a steel toe/composite stipend.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

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.