Sanitation Worker - Stock Yards

US Foods•Hawthorne, CA

3d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the division building and related property. This role involves maintaining a required level of cleanliness throughout the warehouse, including sweeping, cleaning trash areas, and pulling pallets. The Sanitation Worker also performs light maintenance duties, prepares reports, and may clean other areas of the facility and grounds. Operation of specific warehouse equipment is also part of the role.

Requirements

High School education or GED preferred.
Previous custodial experience preferred.
Able to read and write legibly.
Able to follow orders.
Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Able to work with little direct supervision.
Experience in operation of warehouse equipment to include: reach trucks, pallet jacks, sweeper, floor scrubber, bailer, hydraulic trash compactor.
Requires worker to stand frequent/constant.
Requires worker to walk frequent/constant.
Requires worker to lift 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally.
Requires worker to lift 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally.
Requires worker to lift 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally.
Requires worker to lift 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally.
Requires worker to carry 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally.
Requires worker to carry 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally.
Requires worker to carry 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally.
Requires worker to carry 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally.
Requires worker to push/pull Occasionally/frequent 5-100 pounds (Trash Cart, Broom, Mop, Pallet Jack).
Requires worker to climb/balance Occasionally (Stairs, High Lift).
Requires worker to stoop/squat Frequent/constant.
Requires worker to kneel/bend Frequent/constant.
Requires worker to bend Frequent/constant.
Requires worker to reach above shoulder Occasionally.
Requires worker to grasp objects Frequent/constant (Trash, Cleaning materials).
Requires worker to manipulate objects Frequent/constant.
Requires worker to twist Occasionally/Frequent.

Responsibilities

Sweeps and cleans the entire warehouse to maintain the required level of cleanliness.
Empties trash bins and cleans the trash area daily; operates the trash compactor when applicable.
Pulls pallets and cleans/scrubs product bays on a rotating basis.
Cleans up spills or breakages of inventoried product; recoups damages and determines if resalable or must be disposed of per government and U.S. Foodservice food safety requirements.
Performs light maintenance duties such as replacing light bulbs, collecting recyclable materials, paper and shrink wrap pickup, and checking freezers and coolers for leaks or ice build-up.
Prepares various reports and forms to document cleaning schedules, spillages, and product damage. May track and order maintenance supplies.
May clean other areas of the warehouse and offices, including break rooms, restrooms, test kitchens, and offices.
Maintains facility grounds and dumpster areas.
Operates scrubber, pallet jack, and high lift if required to perform duties.