Sanitation Associate

CJ Logistics HR Team•Bethlehem, PA

37d•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 to support workplace safety and operational efficiency in a high-volume logistics center. The position is performed on-site in a warehouse and distribution center. Work hours vary by shift assignment and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs. Compensation is $16.50 per hour, with a $0.50-per-hour shift differential; the role is not incentive eligible.

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.
Ability to see clearly at close range and at a distance, with peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions, alarms, and equipment signals in a noisy environment.
Ability to work in varying temperatures, including refrigerated or non-climate-controlled areas, and around loud noise, dust, odors, airborne particles, concrete flooring, moving mechanical equipment, powered industrial vehicles, and warehouse traffic.
Required to wear 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 promptly report issues.
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.
Immediately report damage, 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.