Warehouse Sanitation Associate - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Sanitation Associate maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment throughout the warehouse and surrounding areas. The role performs scheduled sanitation duties, operates cleaning equipment, and helps ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards in a high-volume logistics center. The position follows cleaning schedules; cleans warehouse, office, restroom, breakroom, and other common areas; and removes trash, recyclables, and debris. It also involves operating and inspecting sanitation equipment, monitoring supplies, handling cleaning chemicals according to Hazard Communication standards, supporting audits and inspections, assisting with light facility maintenance, and reporting damage, spills, or unsafe conditions. This is an on-site role with a scheduled first shift from Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Work hours may vary by shift assignment and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs. Base hourly compensation is $16.50–$18.19. There is no shift differential, and the position is not incentive eligible.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Basic math and reading skills.
- Comfort working at elevations up to 25 feet when required.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Experience using basic tools and equipment.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, up to 10 hours depending on shift.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
- Ability to frequently climb stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds at various heights, including ground-level and racking zones.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms overhead and below waist level.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with or without assistance.
- Fine motor skills and manual dexterity to operate equipment, tools, or keyboards.
- Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, or control objects.
- Ability to see clearly at close range and at distance, with peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions, alarms, and equipment signals in a noisy environment.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in sanitation, janitorial, or warehouse environments.
- Familiarity with warehouse operations in a 3PL or distribution environment.
Responsibilities
- Follow established sanitation and cleaning schedules for the logistics center.
- Sweep, mop, dust, and clean designated warehouse and office areas.
- Remove trash, recyclables, and debris in compliance with facility standards.
- Maintain restrooms, breakrooms, and other employee common areas.
- Safely operate sanitation and maintenance equipment, such as floor scrubbers and trash compactors.
- Monitor and replenish sanitation supplies and materials as needed.
- Inspect cleaning tools and equipment for safe operation and promptly report issues.
- Comply with company safety and sanitation standards, including OSHA and customer requirements.
- Properly handle cleaning chemicals and follow Hazard Communication (HazCom) standards.
- Support audits and inspections by ensuring sanitation areas meet compliance expectations.
- Assist with light facility maintenance tasks as directed.
- Immediately report damages, spills, or unsafe conditions to management.
- Support warehouse operations through additional cleaning or maintenance duties during peak periods.
- Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
