Sanitation 1st shift

SpartanNash • Norfolk, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role unloads products from trucks, breaks down pallets, and supports warehouse operations such as sanitation, selection, and inventory control. Depending on the distribution center assignment, the role may also involve fueling, washing, or cleaning semi-trucks and trailers. The position is based at the SpartanNash Distribution Center in Norfolk, Virginia, with a listed schedule of 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with Thursdays and Saturdays off. Compensation is $15.50–$19.00, depending on experience.

The work involves handling a variety of grocery and related products, maintaining a clean and safe warehouse, and potentially assisting with receiving and order selection. Employees may operate warehouse material-handling equipment and are expected to follow safety practices, complete assigned tasks accurately, and work effectively in a fast-paced operation. The role requires working in warehouse conditions that may include multiple temperature zones and exposure to changing temperature and humidity. Shifts may be 8–10 hours, and work may include weekends, holidays, and overtime as assigned.

The posting lists an excellent benefits package, including paid time off and paid holidays; healthcare coverage eligibility beginning the first of the month after hire; a 401(k) plan with employer match; employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability; and paid parental leave after six months.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of warehouse experience preferred.
• Prior experience operating power industrial equipment, such as electric pallet jacks and high-extender high-lifts, preferred.
• Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, in the specified conditions for 8–10-hour shifts.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, day and evening hours, and overtime as assigned.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English, including reading and interpreting order forms and selection labels.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced warehouse operation.
• Ability to safely operate pallet jacks and other material-handling or industrial equipment.
• Ability to follow company safety policies and practices.
• Ability to work in assigned multi-temperature areas, including freezers, coolers, and dry conditions.
• Must report to work regularly and on time as scheduled.
• Ability to take direction from supervisors and work well with others.
• Ability to work under pressure, organize and prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks accurately and completely, and adapt productively to changes in work requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of warehouse experience.
• Experience operating power industrial equipment, including electric pallet jacks and high-extender high-lifts.

Responsibilities

• Unload products from trucks, break down pallets, stack products onto pallets, and organize products for warehouse racks or pick slots.
• Move and handle cases, boxes, bags, and pallets of grocery and related products in specified quantities.
• Perform assigned sanitation duties, including cleaning the warehouse and emptying garbage.
• Fuel, wash, or clean semi-trucks and trailers when required by the distribution center assignment.
• Assist with checking products for damage and verifying received products and quantities against purchase orders and pallet labels.
• Assist with selecting products, assembling and palletizing orders, shrink-wrapping products or pallets, and applying order labels accurately and on time.
• Lift products weighing 30–60 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally, maintaining a safe work environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by disposing of pallet boards, wood chips, and trash, and promptly cleaning spills according to safety guidelines.
• Operate power industrial equipment, such as electric pallet jacks, high-extender high-lifts, and walkers, when assigned; check equipment condition as required.
• Report damaged products and quality issues, and notify a supervisor about out-of-stock or low-volume products.
• Rotate products, move products to dock areas, and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Healthcare coverage for single and family plans, available beginning the first of the month following the date of hire
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Paid parental leave after six months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED