Warehouse Operations - Sanitation Associate Z3
About The Position
The Sanitation Associate maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment throughout the warehouse and surrounding areas. The role involves completing scheduled sanitation duties, operating cleaning equipment, and complying with health, safety, and sanitation standards to support workplace safety and operational efficiency in a high-volume logistics center. This position is performed on-site in a warehouse and distribution center. The employee may encounter varying temperatures, including refrigerated or non-climate-controlled areas; loud noise from machinery, forklifts, and conveyor systems; dust, odors, and airborne particles; concrete flooring; moving mechanical equipment; and warehouse traffic. Required PPE includes steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests. Work hours may vary by shift and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.
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.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with or without assistance.
- Manual dexterity to operate equipment, tools, or keyboards, and frequently handle, grasp, or control objects.
- Visual ability to see clearly at close and distant ranges, including peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
- Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions, alarms, and equipment signals in a noisy environment.
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 accordance 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 promptly report issues.
- 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.
- Immediately report damages, spills, or unsafe conditions to management.
- Support warehouse operations with additional cleaning or maintenance duties during peak periods.
- Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition assistance.
- Early access to earned wages.
- Opportunities for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
