Production / Sanitation Associate @ Aerotek

Job Title: Production / Sanitation AssociateJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dependable, team-oriented Production & Sanitation Associate to ensure our operations run smoothly. You will support both production and sanitation activities in a dry ingredient processing and distribution facility, handling products like flour, sugar, baking mixes, and other food-grade ingredients. If you enjoy staying busy, take pride in a job well done, and value a clean and safe workplace, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production activities including packaging, labeling, palletizing, and material handling.
• Ensure production lines are supplied with materials and running efficiently.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, production areas, and warehouse spaces to meet food safety standards.
• Perform general housekeeping and maintain a neat, organized work environment.
• Move raw materials and finished products throughout the facility.
• Follow GMP, food safety, quality, and safety procedures at all times.
• Complete basic production and sanitation records accurately.
• Support other departments as needed to keep operations on track.

Essential Skills

• Positive attitude and willingness to jump in where needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working around dry ingredients and food-grade powders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Team player with a reliable attendance record.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, food production, or sanitation experience is helpful but not required.
• Machine operating and/or food production experience is a plus.
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish is preferred but not required.

Why Work Here? Join a hardworking team that plays a key role in delivering quality ingredients to customers every day. Work in a union facility with excellent benefits once direct. Take ownership of your work, value teamwork, and be ready to contribute wherever needed.

Work EnvironmentThis position is based in a flour and grain processing and distribution facility. You will be on your feet for up to 8 hours and should be comfortable working with dry ingredients and food-grade powders.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 10, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

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.