Sanitation 1st shift

SpartanNash • Norfolk, VA

4d • $16 - $19 • 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 position may also involve fueling, washing, or cleaning semi-trucks and trailers. The work includes handling a range of grocery and related products, maintaining a clean and safe warehouse, and potentially using powered industrial equipment. The position is based at SpartanNash Distribution Center, 1133 Kingwood Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23502. The schedule is 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with Thursday and Saturday off. Compensation is $15.50–$19.00, depending on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• One year of warehouse experience is preferred.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, during assigned 8–10-hour shifts.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, day and evening hours, and overtime as assigned.
• Must understand and communicate in English, including reading and interpreting order forms and selection labels.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills are required.
• Must be able 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.
• Must 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.
• Must be able to take direction from supervisors and work well with others.
• Must work well under pressure, organize and prioritize assignments, and meet established deadlines.
• Must perform assigned tasks accurately and completely.
• Must be flexible and handle changes in work requirements productively.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed.
• Must be able to meet the listed physical demands, including frequent sitting, walking, standing, handling and grasping objects, repetitive foot movements, crouching, kneeling, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience operating powered industrial equipment, such as an electric pallet jack, long-tongued electric pallet jack, or high-extender high lift.

Responsibilities

• Unload products from trucks, break down pallets, stack products on pallets, and organize products for warehouse racks or pick slots.
• Move or otherwise handle cases, boxes, bags, and pallets of grocery and related products in the specified quantities.
• Perform 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 selection orders by retrieving products, assembling and palletizing orders, shrink-wrapping products or pallets, and applying order labels.
• Lift products weighing 30–60 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally, while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by disposing of pallet boards, wood chips, and trash, and promptly cleaning spills according to safety guidelines.
• Operate powered industrial equipment, such as electric pallet jacks, high-lift equipment, and other moving equipment, when required.
• Check equipment condition according to required safety checklists.
• 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 and paid holidays.
• Healthcare coverage for individuals and families, available on the first day of the month following the date of hire.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave after six months.

What This Job Offers

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