1st Shift Sanitation Associate Cold Storage

CJ Logistics HR Team•Lula, GA

32d•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 ensures compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards, supporting workplace safety and operational efficiency in a high-volume logistics center. The position is on-site in a warehouse and distribution center. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; hours may vary by shift assignment and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs. Compensation is $14.25 per hour, plus a $1.50-per-hour shift differential. The position is not incentive eligible. The work environment may include refrigerated or non-climate-controlled areas, loud machinery and vehicle noise, dust, odors, airborne particles, concrete floors, moving equipment, and warehouse traffic. Employees must wear PPE such as steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests. Physical demands include extended periods of standing or walking, frequent climbing, bending and reaching, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.

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 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; frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, grasp, or control objects.
Visual ability to see clearly at close range and at a distance, including peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions, alarms, and equipment signals in a noisy environment.
Ability to work in a warehouse with varying temperatures, noise, dust, odors, airborne particles, concrete flooring, mechanical equipment, and warehouse traffic.
Ability to 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.
Properly handle cleaning chemicals 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 through additional cleaning or maintenance duties during peak periods.
Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.