Warehouse Janitorial Custodian Associate 1st Shift

Ryder • Joliet, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Sanitation Associate in Elwood, Illinois, to help maintain a safe, clean, and tour-ready warehouse facility handling food products. The role includes cleaning interior and exterior areas according to a sanitation schedule, assisting maintenance technicians, and performing light maintenance activities such as painting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at $18.00 per hour, with weekly pay. Overtime may be needed.

Ryder describes its facilities as clean, organized, and focused on providing a safe supply chain environment. The company offers paid training and support for career development, safety gear, and a team-first culture. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off accruing starting in the first month, and employee discounts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Depending on location, may be required to be equipment certified.
• Ability to recognize and read location, date, and product codes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Flexibility and self-drive 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 employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer-required badging or background screening.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years 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 racks, guard rails, and walls in warehouse and office areas 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; work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid training and support for career development
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, accruing starting in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Employee discounts, including a 15% discount on company stock and discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, and travel
• Safety gear provided

What This Job Offers

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