Sanitation - 1st Shift - 7am to 3:30pm, Mon - Fri

ALLEN DISTRIBUTION•Carlisle, PA

12h

About The Position

The Sanitation position is in Operations and reports to the Distribution Manager. Its purpose is to protect the health and safety of customer products by maintaining a clean facility. This is a full-time, first-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at $18.00 per hour. The role maintains cleanliness throughout the operations building and surrounding areas, including warehouse floors, dock areas, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, equipment, and other workspaces. The employee is expected to follow company values and instructions, communicate issues to management, prioritize safety and quality, and support other operational areas as needed. The schedule may require flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or holidays to support business goals.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and 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 to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when needed to support business goals.
Ability to learn new techniques as job-task requirements change and transition effectively among tasks.

Responsibilities

Maintain daily housekeeping and cleanliness of the operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, and other designated 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, and building perimeters using designated equipment.
Vacuum carpeted areas and dock-plate cracks.
Sweep warehouse floors and remove wood chips, strapping, shrink wrap, and other debris.
Clean exit-door perimeters, dock doors, dock lights, windows, and mirrors.
Empty trash, sweep and mop, and clean tables, chairs, and counters in the employee lunchroom or breakroom.
Follow established dock-safety practices and safety and security policies and SOPs.
Prepare cleaning supplies according to manufacturer recommendations.
Report equipment malfunctions promptly to the manager or maintenance.
Inspect the building perimeter for evidence of rodents or bird infestation, cleanliness, and building security, including wall panels; report captures to the Distribution Manager.
Report issues and unsafe conduct or conditions to a manager or supervisor.
Attend pre-shift and department meetings and assist in other operational areas and on cleanup day when requested.
Follow written and verbal instructions and maintain professional communication, appropriate appearance, and established dress-code requirements.
Seek additional work when assigned tasks are complete and adapt to changing tasks and business needs.