Sanitation - 1st Shift, 6am to 2:30pm, Mon - Fri

Warehouse•Sumner, WA

About The Position

The Sanitation employee helps protect customer product health and safety by maintaining a clean facility. The role is in Operations and reports to the Distribution Manager. The schedule is first shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime when required. The stated wage is $21.00 per hour. The employee maintains cleanliness throughout the operations building and surrounding areas, follows established safety and security practices, reports issues and equipment malfunctions, and assists in other operational areas when requested. The job requires working in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled environment and obtaining and maintaining a forklift license.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to twist, squat, and reach above shoulder level.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when needed to support business goals.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety rules, guidelines, and practices.
Ability to transition effectively between tasks and learn new techniques as job requirements change.

Responsibilities

Participate in pre-shift and department meetings.
Maintain daily housekeeping in the operations building, equipment areas, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, and other work areas.
Vacuum and clean bug lights with hot soapy water as needed and replace bulbs.
Empty trash daily throughout the building.
Inspect refrigerators for spills and clean them with hot soapy water.
Remove spider webs around forklift areas, racking, guide rails, the building perimeter, and edges using designated equipment.
Vacuum carpet areas and dock-plate cracks.
Sweep the warehouse floor and pick up wood chips, strapping, shrink wrap, and other debris.
Clean exit-door perimeters; empty trash, sweep and mop, and clean tables, chairs, and counters in the employee lunchroom or breakroom.
Dust dock doors, clean dock lights, and maintain clean windows and mirrors.
Follow established dock safety practices and prepare cleaning supplies according to manufacturer recommendations.
Report equipment malfunctions to the manager and/or maintenance immediately.
Follow safety and security policies and standard operating procedures.
Inspect the building perimeter for evidence of rodents or bird infestation and assess building cleanliness and security, including wall panels; report any captures to the Distribution Manager.
Assist in other areas and on cleanup day when requested.
Promote teamwork and assist in operational areas and processes as needed.
Report issues to the manager or supervisor and communicate information professionally and factually.