Warehouse Janitorial Custodian Associate 1st Shift

Ryder • Joliet, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Sanitation Associate in Elwood, Illinois, to help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and tour-ready warehouse facility handling food products. The position works Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and pays $18.00 per hour, with weekly pay. The role includes cleaning warehouse, office, restroom, break room, locker room, and exterior areas according to a sanitation schedule, as well as assisting with light maintenance activities as required.

Ryder provides paid training and safety gear. Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) are available starting at 30 days. Employees can begin accruing PTO in their first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year. The company also offers a 401(k) match and employee discounts, including a 15% discount on company stock and discounts on various goods and services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of previous warehouse experience preferred.
• May be required to be equipment certified, depending on location.
• Ability to recognize and read location, date, and product codes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with people at all levels of the organization, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and self-motivation to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
• Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year or more of previous warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean restrooms, break rooms, locker rooms, and office areas according to the sanitation schedule.
• Clean exterior building areas, including windows and walkways, and empty trash containers and receptacles according to the sanitation schedule.
• Sweep and scrub warehouse floors and office areas according to the sanitation schedule.
• Wipe down warehouse and office racks, guard rails, and walls according to the sanitation schedule.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and tour-ready facility.
• Assist maintenance technicians as required and perform light maintenance activities such as painting.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match, starting at 30 days.
• PTO accrual beginning in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• 15% employee discount on company stock.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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