Sanitation Team Member Distribution Center

Whole Foods • Cheshire, CT

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About The Position

The Sanitation Team Member at Whole Foods Market is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in various areas of the distribution center, including the warehouse, refrigeration, grocery areas, and employee facilities. This role ensures that all spaces are kept in an orderly and sanitary condition, adhering to company standards and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Ability to read and speak basic English.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and concise manner to fellow team members and customers.
• Ability to comply with all WFM policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete all tasks in a thorough and timely manner.
• High attention to detail and thoroughness in approach with all paperwork.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the proper use of a dumpster, baler, box cutters, and all related equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Working understanding of and compliance with all WFM quality goals, and thorough product knowledge with acquired training.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in recognizing and accomplishing tasks where there is a direct job responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Clean warehouse with hand brooms, electric powered scrubbers, and sweepers to meet company standards.
• Keep track of cleaning supplies and replenish as needed.
• Notify Team Member responsible for purchasing supplies of any impending shortages before supplies are exhausted.
• Remove and properly dispose of all refuse, recycle, cardboard, and broken pallets.
• Clean offices, break room, conference room, restrooms, and floors, and replenish paper goods and supplies as needed.
• Conduct pre-shift warm up, meetings, and pre-shift equipment checks.
• Change or charge batteries in power-operated equipment, including compactor/baler, pallet jacket, power washer, floor buffer, and scrubbers.
• Report all life safety and fire hazards, along with any other violations of company policy to Team Leader for correction.
• Report all accidents and injuries to Team Leader or Facility Leadership immediately.
• Properly and accurately record time using time clock at the beginning and end of each shift and for unpaid meal breaks during shift.
• Utilize cleaning checklists and adhere to Safety and Master Sanitation Schedule Operating Procedures.
• Comply with all applicable health and safety codes.
• Communicate and maintain employee safety and security standards.
• Arrive to work on time, wear appropriate PPE, work all scheduled shifts, complete required training and attend required meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Associate Team Leader, Team Leader, and Facility Leadership.

Benefits

• Fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates.
• Flexible scheduling based on the needs of the facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed