Maintenance - Sanitation Associate Z5

CJ Logistics HR Team•Hazleton, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Associate maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment throughout the warehouse and surrounding areas. The role performs scheduled sanitation duties, operates cleaning equipment, and helps ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards in a high-volume logistics center. It also provides light facility maintenance support and assists warehouse operations with additional cleaning or maintenance duties during peak periods. The position is on-site in a warehouse and distribution center. The environment may include varying temperatures, loud machinery and vehicle noise, dust, odors, airborne particles, concrete floors, moving mechanical equipment, and frequent warehouse traffic. The employee must wear personal protective equipment such as steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a high-visibility vest. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (second shift); work hours may vary by assignment and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs. Compensation is $16.50 per hour plus a $0.50-per-hour shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience.
Basic math and reading skills.
Comfort working at elevations up to 25 feet when required.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Experience using basic tools and equipment.
Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, up to 10 hours depending on shift.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
Ability to frequently climb stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds at various heights, including ground-level and racking zones.
Ability to reach overhead and below waist level with hands and arms.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with or without assistance.
Fine motor skills and manual dexterity to operate equipment, tools, or keyboards; frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, grasp, or control objects.
Visual ability to see clearly at close range and distance, including peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions, alarms, and equipment signals in a noisy environment.
Ability to work on-site in a warehouse and distribution center environment and wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in sanitation, janitorial, or warehouse environments.
Familiarity with warehouse operations in a 3PL or distribution environment.

Responsibilities

Follow established sanitation and cleaning schedules for the logistics center.
Sweep, mop, dust, and clean designated warehouse and office areas.
Remove trash, recyclables, and debris in compliance with facility standards.
Maintain restrooms, breakrooms, and other employee common areas.
Safely operate sanitation and maintenance equipment, such as floor scrubbers and trash compactors.
Monitor and replenish sanitation supplies and materials as needed.
Inspect cleaning tools and equipment for safe operation and report issues promptly.
Comply with company safety and sanitation standards, including OSHA and customer requirements.
Handle cleaning chemicals properly and follow Hazard Communication (HazCom) standards.
Support audits and inspections by ensuring sanitation areas meet compliance expectations.
Assist with light facility maintenance tasks as directed.
Report damages, spills, or unsafe conditions to management immediately.
Support warehouse operations with additional cleaning or maintenance duties during peak periods.
Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.