Warehouse Operations - Sanitation Associate Z5
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. The position includes cleaning warehouse, office, restroom, breakroom, and other common areas; removing trash, recyclables, and debris; managing sanitation supplies and equipment; and following applicable safety, sanitation, OSHA, customer, and Hazard Communication (HazCom) requirements. The associate also supports audits and inspections, assists with light facility maintenance, promptly reports hazards or damage, and provides additional cleaning or maintenance support during peak periods. This is an on-site warehouse and distribution center role. The listed schedule is a third shift, Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.; work hours may vary and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs. Compensation is $16.50–$18.19 per hour, with a $0.75-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 climb stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds at various heights, including ground-level and racking zones, frequently.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms overhead and below waist level.
- 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.
- Frequently use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, or control objects.
- Clear near- and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions, alarms, and equipment signals in a noisy environment.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
