Sanitation Associate (Weekend Shift)
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 during peak periods. The position is on-site in a warehouse and distribution center. Work may involve variable temperatures, loud noise, dust, odors, airborne particles, concrete flooring, mechanical equipment, and warehouse traffic. Personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests, is required. The stated schedule is Thursday through Sunday, 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; hours may also vary by shift assignment and 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.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Experience using basic tools and equipment.
- Comfort working at elevations up to 25 feet when required.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, up to 10 hours depending on the 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 range and at a distance, including peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- 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.
- 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 damages, spills, or unsafe conditions to management.
- Support warehouse operations with additional cleaning or maintenance duties during peak periods.
- Perform other related 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
